I hope you have a meaningful Memorial Day.
Learning Target: I will explain the origins and significance of Memorial Day.
Memorial Day Links
Review these resources and then explain the origins and significance of Memorial Day.
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/Memorial-Day/51942 May 26, 2023 "Memorial Day, formerly Decoration Day, in the United States, holiday (last Monday in May) honouring those who have died in the nation’s wars. It originated during the American Civil War when citizens placed flowers on the graves of those who had been killed in battle." Britannica School
https://www.cem.va.gov/history/Memorial-Day-History.asp Feb 28, 2023 "In the waning years of the Civil War (1861–1865) and immediately afterward, communities in the North and South, Black and White, decorated soldiers' graves with floral honors on springtime "decoration days." U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
https://www.npr.org/2017/05/28/530504781/words-youll-hear-memorial-day-dos-and-donts May 28, 2017 This NPR article explains the different purposes of Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
https://www.wsls.com/features/2020/05/25/what-to-say-instead-of-happy-memorial-day May 25, 2020 This WSLS story explains what to say on Memorial Day.
A soldier in the Old Guard places flags at graves in Arlington National Cemetery in preparation for Memorial Day, on May 29. Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images
Memorial Day Videos
Memorial Day Youtube Links
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRXrfs0f1Fo May 27, 2011 Learn more about the History of Memorial Day. #HistoryChannel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7ozdFkwHP8 May 24, 2014 Memorial Day has become the "summer is here" holiday, but of course there's more to it. Historian Kenneth C. Davis, author of the popular "Don't Know Much" history series, joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" with a history lesson on the most solemn of the 11 federal holidays.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QlBvP3xYnY Jan 22, 2015 Tribute to America and those who served their country.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRJkj0YfakE May 11, 2015 A video to honor and remember those who have fallen defending our country.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US-JtMAkLaQ Aug 2, 2013 "History of Memorial Day" Take a closer look at the origin of Memorial Day, a day dedicated to honoring the memory of fallen troops.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34rlZriNzbU May 26, 2019 President Reagan commemorates those Americans who have willingly sacrificed their lives for their country, during the Memorial Day ceremonies held at the Arlington National Cemetery, May 31, 1982. Video (5/28/18) by Airman 1st Class Ryan Brooks, 31st Fighter Wing Public Affairs.