Memorial Day 2022: Know The History And Significance Of Day

Memorial Day is remembered in the honor of the people who died in the service of America.

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Memorial Day for the year 2022 is celebrated/ observed on Monday, May 30th.

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Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed every year on the last Monday in May.

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It honors those who died serving in the United States military.

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On this day, from dawn to noon -the American flag is flown at half-staff.

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People pay their tribute to those who died while serving in the military.

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Also, all non-essential government offices, schools, businesses, and other organizations are closed.

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Memorial Day was declared a national holiday through an act of Congress in 1971.

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