Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States celebrated on the last Monday of May commemorating men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Initially (officially since 1868 – proclaimed by General John Logan) Memorial Day was a holiday in memory of the soldiers who died in the Civil War. The holiday was supposed to be a step towards national reconciliation. The original name, Decoration Day, comes from placing flowers on the graves of the soldiers.
