About Today: Why We Observe Memorial Day

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Today And the operative word is "observe." Yes, it's the unofficial start of summer, a three-day weekend and a time to hit the road and enjoy backyard barbecues with family and friends. But it's also important to keep in mind what Memorial Day really is--a day to remember our soldiers' sacrifices and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives for our country. How Decoration Day Became Memorial Day Americans have been observing what we now call Memorial Day in one way or another since the end of the Civil War. How Memorial Day Began and Changed Where is the Birthplace of Memorial Day? Search Related Topics:  decoration day  civil war  4 Movies to Watch on Memorial Day No random collection of war movies, these four films speak specifically to the sacrifices made by American soldiers. 5 Things to Remember When Flying the American Flag These Colors Never Run: How to Clean Your Flag Search Related Topics:  memorial day movies  war movies  memorial day war movies Visiting Arlington National Cemetery If you can make it on Memorial Day, you absolutely should. But it's a trip worth taking whenever you're able. Explaining the Meaning of Memorial Day to a Child How to Watch the National Memorial Day Concert Search Related Topics:  arlington national cemetery  washington dc attractions  tomb of the unknown soldier 25 BBQ Recipes to Start the Summer Season Whether you're breaking out the grill or the smoker on Memorial Day or sometime next month, you'll want to try at least some of these favorites. 16 Super Summer Salad Recipes 10 Great Cocktails for Your Cookout Search Related Topics:  memorial day  meal planning  Related Searches Memorial Day News Letters BBQ Party Ideas Grilled Recipes Grill BBQ Featured Articles How to Improve Your Skydiving Accuracy Florida's Best Beaches How to Use Snapchat What You Should Donate to Charity How to Make an Extra Storage Room Why Your Child Can't Listen   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement