Over the past 32 years, I've had the opportunity to travel to numerous countries, and I am truly thankful to call America home 🇺🇸. It really is the land of the free, thanks to the sacrifices made by our veterans. Dave, an Army Vet received a Purple Heart 💜 for his service in Vietnam. 🇻🇳Â
Here are five intriguing facts about Memorial Day that you might not be aware of:
1) Initially called Decoration Day, this holiday emerged in the years following the Civil War and was officially recognized as a federal holiday in 1971.
2) It was first established to honor the fallen soldiers of the Union during the Civil War.
3) Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971.
4) The National Moment of Remembrance occurs at 3:00 p.m. local time.
5) The longest-running Memorial Day parade takes place in Doylestown, PA.