There are many stories as to where Memorial Day actually got it's beginnings. No one is really sure where this day of remembrance honoring those who gave their lives protecting this country originated.
It is difficult to prove the origins of this special day but in May of 1966, President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, New York as the most likely place this was started. The hard part is really knowing the origin because folks have been celebrating this day for generations.
The date is different each year, to conveniently provide a three day federal holiday. Some in Congress, and various military groups, are trying to get the day back to the original date of May 30th each and every year.
The people involved in trying to get this sacred day returned to May 30th are doing so because they believe that the American public has forgotten what the true meaning of the day is all about. Since it now falls on a three day weekend most folks now take that extra day to picnic or go shopping. This is fine, but it is a day when those who have given their lives for this country should be remembered. That is what some are trying to bring back to this country.
Government is trying to re-teach the public and to remind them of the special sacrifices these Americans made. A "National Moment of Remembrance" bill was passed in 2000 to remind everyone at 3PM local time that it would be nice to voluntary take a minute from what they are doing and remember what truly all about.
The "Moment of Remembrance" may be a step towards returning the true meaning to Memorial Day. A bill was introduced in 1999 to do that. So far, there has been no action on that bill. Hopefully the Congress, with help from the American people, will act on this important bill.
It is difficult to prove the origins of this special day but in May of 1966, President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, New York as the most likely place this was started. The hard part is really knowing the origin because folks have been celebrating this day for generations.
The date is different each year, to conveniently provide a three day federal holiday. Some in Congress, and various military groups, are trying to get the day back to the original date of May 30th each and every year.
The people involved in trying to get this sacred day returned to May 30th are doing so because they believe that the American public has forgotten what the true meaning of the day is all about. Since it now falls on a three day weekend most folks now take that extra day to picnic or go shopping. This is fine, but it is a day when those who have given their lives for this country should be remembered. That is what some are trying to bring back to this country.
Government is trying to re-teach the public and to remind them of the special sacrifices these Americans made. A "National Moment of Remembrance" bill was passed in 2000 to remind everyone at 3PM local time that it would be nice to voluntary take a minute from what they are doing and remember what truly all about.
The "Moment of Remembrance" may be a step towards returning the true meaning to Memorial Day. A bill was introduced in 1999 to do that. So far, there has been no action on that bill. Hopefully the Congress, with help from the American people, will act on this important bill.
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