USA It has a number of celebrations called federal holidays, which are celebrated nationwide. Therefore, the next holiday is scheduled for Monday, May 29, since a very important part for the North American country is commemorated. Here we tell you what it consists of and what is the reason behind this important American commemoration.
On the last Monday of May of each year, the memorial dayknown as memorial day in English.
During this date, government offices, banks and some private businesses are closed.
In 2023, May 29 has fallen and here we tell you What does this important festival consist of? for the United States.
WHAT DOES MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATE?
He Memorial Day of the Fallen is a festive date where honors all those who have died in the service of the United States Armed Forcesdue to the importance of this body in the country.
Initially, the celebration included only those who died during the Civil Warfought from 1861 to 1865.
However, after subsequent wars, such as the First World Warthis day was used to remember all the heroes who gave their lives in combat to defend their nation.
HOW IS MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATED?
While other US holidays include family dinners or fireworksMemorial Day usually begins in the cemeteries where the dead lie
Mainly, in the Arlington National CemeteryVirginia, where the Republic President in turn, in this case Joe Bidenmakes a speech in honor of the fallen.
Symbolically, the poles of public places or homes are also used, since the United States flag is placed in the middle of the structure. Although this is not all day, but dfrom dawn to noon.
Likewise, other people dedicate a minute of silence to the fallen, at exactly 3 pm This initiative was made official, in 2000, by Congress, an institution that approved the National Remembrance Act (“The National Remembrance Act”).
FAMOUS PHRASES OF MEMORIAL DAY
There are two types of phrases to commemorate the important date, some are designed for speeches and can be sung by anyone who wishes to pay tribute to the fallen, while others were pronounced by important historical figures.
Expressions like “Without memory, there is no culture. Without memory there would be no civilization, no future” by Elie Wiesel or “We must dare to be great, and we must realize that greatness is the fruit of hard work, sacrifice and great courage.”” of Theodore Roosevelt will remain in the memory of the citizens. KNOW MORE PHRASES HERE.