Please post at least three sentences about what you learned about Memorial Day and/or questions you have about the holiday. Why (and how) do we celebrate this day?
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While reading the reading, I was thinking about how little I think about remembering the soldiers that have died and such, and what a failure I am at observing memorial day. So I went on this site which lists different ways to observe memorial day. I am going to tune into the different memorial day concerts that will be televised.
When I read the Wikipedia article, I found that Memorial Day "commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country".
When I searched for some more information, I found a website that a little bit about Memorial day, and it has some videos. I thought this website was very good because it talked about what Memorial day is and the videos were good.
I learned a couple things about memorial day. Not only does it honor men and women who have died for our country, but it is a day to learn more about your country. This website urges us to "Discover little-known facts about America's Wars and stop by the Veterans Forum message boards to share your views with veterans, their loved ones and fellow history buffs."
It is important that you do not take advantage of Memorial weekend as just a day off school, but as a day to remember and give thanks to those you died for our county.
Memorial Day seems to be remembered more often because we get the day off than it is for the reasons it was created. It is a weekend of sales and trips to the beach, but why do we have this opportunity? Memorial Day was supposed to be a solemn day to remember soldiers who had died serving the country. This is a site that urges people to return to the original purposes of Memorial Day. It explains how the observation of the holiday should take place. The site that is linked above quotes a man named Mr. Schelp who says, "it's only by actions that we can repay those who have come before us." Memorial Day, according to its original purpose, is a time to recognize the people who are fighting for our rights now, who fought in the past, and who died saving us. Why, for so many people, is that not the case?
Memorial day is a day were we should honor and think about the soldier and veterans that have severed our country. Each one of this men and women have fought for our freedom, and once a year memorial day comes around, and we should take its opportunity to show our respect for these soldier and veterans.
I found the history of Memorial Day very interesting- it was originally started to honor Civil War Veterans. Wikipedia stated that it also has Greek roots, since the Generals who came up with the idea remembered that the Greeks "had honored their dead, particularly their heroes, by chaplets of laurel and flowers." It's really neat that our country has hidden connections like this one to the Greeks and Romans.
This reasearch really made me think about about Memorial Day, and helped me to remember that it has more purpose than just a commercial holiday.
I learned that Memorial Day used to be called Decoration Day, as a way to remember those in the armed services. I also learned that the idea was suggested by a man named Henry C. Welles who thought that patriots who died in the Civil War should be honored by decorating their graves. Decoration day was proclaimed officially on May 5, 1868, and it was first served on May 30 of the same year. The name was changed to Memorial Day in 1882 and soldiers who had died in other wars were honored as well.
*I didn't post before 9 because I had the second night of my student performance for Raleigh School of Ballet*
When I read this reading I felt guilty that I was not fully aware of the imporantce of Memorial Day before. Now I realize how important it is and how much respect should be payed towards the men and women who have fought bravely and died for their country.
In the reading towards the bottom I saw a picture of the Memorial Day Parade in 1942. I was wondering if the parade had occured previously, before the 1942 event, or if the nation decided to have this parade in order to pay respect to the individuals who were currently, fighting in WWII. I also thought maybe the parade was also paying respect to the victims of Pearl Harbor. (which was in 1941).
The reason I am posting now is because I was out of town with my family Tuesday night and I got back to N.C. later today.
This site gives a description of how Memorial Day (formerly known as Decoration Day) was when the families of soldiers who had died in the Civil War decorated the grave markers of the soldiers. Waterloo, New York is recognized as where Decoration Day begun in the US in 1866. Also, there is a controversy that people in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania or Columbus, Mississippi decorated the grave markers before the people in NY. Placing flowers on graves of loved ones is a custom in many countries. On Memorial Day people in the US remember and honor the men and women who fought in battles for our country. Vetran's Day is another holiday with the same idea, but Memorial Day is celebrated by more people on a bigger scale.
So Memorial day is a day to remember all of the people who died fighting for our country. The first official Memorial Day was May 5th, 1868 by General John Logan and on May 30th her troop placed flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers. However, there are claims that organized women's groups in the South were putting flowers on graves of soldiers before the holiday. The most interesting fact I learned about the holiday was that originally it was to honor the soldiers in the Civil War so the southern states refused to acknowledge the holiday at the same time as the northern states. But after WWI the holiday was changed to any body who died fighting for America. Now almost every state honors Memorial Day. I still find it interesting that not every state recognizes the holiday. I got all of this information from this site and there was a lot of other cool links off on the site's home page.
Before reading this article on Wikipedia I knew that Memorial Day is a day to remember all the soldiers that have been lost at battle for our country. One thing I found interesting was that the day was moved from the 30th to the last monday in May, so that we could have a three day weekend. Another thing I found interesting was that the first account of a Memorial Day was with liberated slaves at The Race Track where there was a former Confederate prison camp.
One question I have is what is the historic race track in Charleston?
Memorial Day is an important holiday for me because my family has history with it. My grandfather was a member of the 3rd infantry or the Old Guard. He was an Honor guard at the tomb of the unknown soldiers. Every year the president honors the tomb and places a reeve on it. Every year at Arlington Cemetery a flag is placed on every tomb. They are placed one foot and center in front of every tombs stone by the Old Guard. My grandfather is currently buried at Arlington.
Before the other day, I only knew the basics about Memorial Day (honoring lost soldiers, etc.). On this website (it's the same one that Laura found...) I learned that Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day. And at this site I learned about the progression of Memorial Day.
Memorial Day is the day in tribute and respect to our soldiers and veterans of war. Memorial Day is not just a time to remember those who have survived war or fighting it now, but to those who have also died fighting in war for the freedom of our country. Reading this has not only taught me of the significance of Memorial Day, but to respect it as a day of sacrifice and remembrance of those who have given their lives for us, and that is the true importance of Memorial Day.
I know the basics about memorial day, and how it's dedicated in remembrance of fallen soldiers. However, I didn't know about its origin.
Thanks to ?this site I now know it was officially declared in 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of all the graves of the soldiers in Arlington Cemetery.
Today, I know it is celebrated by things like parades, and flower placing. However, as with most other holidays, it has become commercialized (Indiana Jones...).
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While reading the reading, I was thinking about how little I think about remembering the soldiers that have died and such, and what a failure I am at observing memorial day. So I went on this site which lists different ways to observe memorial day. I am going to tune into the different memorial day concerts that will be televised.
When I read the Wikipedia article, I found that Memorial Day "commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country".
When I searched for some more information, I found a website that a little bit about Memorial day, and it has some videos.
I thought this website was very good because it talked about what Memorial day is and the videos were good.
I learned a couple things about memorial day. Not only does it honor men and women who have died for our country, but it is a day to learn more about your country. This website urges us to "Discover little-known facts about America's Wars and stop by the Veterans Forum message boards to share your views with veterans, their loved ones and fellow history buffs."
It is important that you do not take advantage of Memorial weekend as just a day off school, but as a day to remember and give thanks to those you died for our county.
Memorial Day seems to be remembered more often because we get the day off than it is for the reasons it was created. It is a weekend of sales and trips to the beach, but why do we have this opportunity? Memorial Day was supposed to be a solemn day to remember soldiers who had died serving the country. This is a site that urges people to return to the original purposes of Memorial Day. It explains how the observation of the holiday should take place. The site that is linked above quotes a man named Mr. Schelp who says, "it's only by actions that we can repay those who have come before us." Memorial Day, according to its original purpose, is a time to recognize the people who are fighting for our rights now, who fought in the past, and who died saving us. Why, for so many people, is that not the case?
Memorial day is a day were we should honor and think about the soldier and veterans that have severed our country. Each one of this men and women have fought for our freedom, and once a year memorial day comes around, and we should take its opportunity to show our respect for these soldier and veterans.
I found the history of Memorial Day very interesting- it was originally started to honor Civil War Veterans. Wikipedia stated that it also has Greek roots, since the Generals who came up with the idea remembered that the Greeks "had honored their dead, particularly their heroes, by chaplets of laurel and flowers." It's really neat that our country has hidden connections like this one to the Greeks and Romans.
This reasearch really made me think about about Memorial Day, and helped me to remember that it has more purpose than just a commercial holiday.
I learned that Memorial Day used to be called Decoration Day, as a way to remember those in the armed services. I also learned that the idea was suggested by a man named Henry C. Welles who thought that patriots who died in the Civil War should be honored by decorating their graves. Decoration day was proclaimed officially on May 5, 1868, and it was first served on May 30 of the same year. The name was changed to Memorial Day in 1882 and soldiers who had died in other wars were honored as well.
*I didn't post before 9 because I had the second night of my student performance for Raleigh School of Ballet*
When I read this reading I felt guilty that I was not fully aware of the imporantce of Memorial Day before. Now I realize how important it is and how much respect should be payed towards the men and women who have fought bravely and died for their country.
In the reading towards the bottom I saw a picture of the Memorial Day Parade in 1942. I was wondering if the parade had occured previously, before the 1942 event, or if the nation decided to have this parade in order to pay respect to the individuals who were currently, fighting in WWII. I also thought maybe the parade was also paying respect to the victims of Pearl Harbor. (which was in 1941).
The reason I am posting now is because I was out of town with my family Tuesday night and I got back to N.C. later today.
here is a link to the picture of the 1942 Memorial Day Parade which was held in Washington D.C.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/17/MemorialDay42.jpg
This site gives a description of how Memorial Day (formerly known as Decoration Day) was when the families of soldiers who had died in the Civil War decorated the grave markers of the soldiers. Waterloo, New York is recognized as where Decoration Day begun in the US in 1866. Also, there is a controversy that people in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania or Columbus, Mississippi decorated the grave markers before the people in NY. Placing flowers on graves of loved ones is a custom in many countries. On Memorial Day people in the US remember and honor the men and women who fought in battles for our country. Vetran's Day is another holiday with the same idea, but Memorial Day is celebrated by more people on a bigger scale.
So Memorial day is a day to remember all of the people who died fighting for our country. The first official Memorial Day was May 5th, 1868 by General John Logan and on May 30th her troop placed flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers. However, there are claims that organized women's groups in the South were putting flowers on graves of soldiers before the holiday. The most interesting fact I learned about the holiday was that originally it was to honor the soldiers in the Civil War so the southern states refused to acknowledge the holiday at the same time as the northern states. But after WWI the holiday was changed to any body who died fighting for America. Now almost every state honors Memorial Day. I still find it interesting that not every state recognizes the holiday. I got all of this information from this site and there was a lot of other cool links off on the site's home page.
Before reading this article on Wikipedia I knew that Memorial Day is a day to remember all the soldiers that have been lost at battle for our country. One thing I found interesting was that the day was moved from the 30th to the last monday in May, so that we could have a three day weekend. Another thing I found interesting was that the first account of a Memorial Day was with liberated slaves at The Race Track where there was a former Confederate prison camp.
One question I have is what is the historic race track in Charleston?
Memorial Day is an important holiday for me because my family has history with it. My grandfather was a member of the 3rd infantry or the Old Guard. He was an Honor guard at the tomb of the unknown soldiers. Every year the president honors the tomb and places a reeve on it. Every year at Arlington Cemetery a flag is placed on every tomb. They are placed one foot and center in front of every tombs stone by the Old Guard. My grandfather is currently buried at Arlington.
Before the other day, I only knew the basics about Memorial Day (honoring lost soldiers, etc.). On this website (it's the same one that Laura found...) I learned that Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day. And at this site I learned about the progression of Memorial Day.
Memorial Day is the day in tribute and respect to our soldiers and veterans of war. Memorial Day is not just a time to remember those who have survived war or fighting it now, but to those who have also died fighting in war for the freedom of our country. Reading this has not only taught me of the significance of Memorial Day, but to respect it as a day of sacrifice and remembrance of those who have given their lives for us, and that is the true importance of Memorial Day.
I know the basics about memorial day, and how it's dedicated in remembrance of fallen soldiers. However, I didn't know about its origin.
Thanks to ?this site I now know it was officially declared in 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of all the graves of the soldiers in Arlington Cemetery.
Today, I know it is celebrated by things like parades, and flower placing. However, as with most other holidays, it has become commercialized (Indiana Jones...).
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