Memorial Day, as Decoration Day gradually came to be known, originally honored only those lost while fighting in the Civil War.

Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. In other words, the purpose of Memorial Day is to memorialize the veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.

On May 5, 1868, General John A. Logan issued a proclamation calling for “Decoration Day” to be observed annually and nationwide; he was commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), an organization of and for Union Civil War veterans founded in Decatur, Illinois.

Memorial Day, which falls on the last Monday in May, honors the men and women who died while serving in the military. Veterans Day, observed every November 11, recognizes all who have served in the Armed Forces.

Veterans Day is distinct from Memorial Day, a U.S. public holiday in May. Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, while Memorial Day honors those who had died while in military service.

Originally called Decoration Day, from the early tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths and flags, Memorial Day is a day for remembrance of those who have died in service to our country.

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“It’s appropriate to say, ‘Happy Veterans Day,’ because I do want you to be happy today,” Taylor said. “We have so much, like I said, to be grateful for.” The general reminded the audience that “we are a nation at war,” as the Global War on Terror is now in its 16th year.

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A wreath laying ceremony is a traditional practice during which funeral wreaths are laid at a grave or memorial site. It is done as a formal sign of respect towards a particular tribute (e.g. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, National Memorial).

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By the time America entered the war, Great Britain and France were exhausted from three years of fighting. The Armistice halting the War to End All Wars was signed in Compiègne, France, at 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918 –hence the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

It commemorates the armistice signed between the Allies and Germany at Compiègne, France, for the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front, which took effect at 11:00 am—the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.” Armistice Day is one of the most important military celebrations in France, since …

The red poppy is connected to the Royal British Legion – a charity created by veterans of World War One. They say that the red poppy represents remembrance and hope. The purple poppy is often worn to remember animals that have been victims of war.

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Jehovah’s Witness parents may be willing to allow their children to take part in the school’s general charitable activity. However, they would not want them to participate in religious based charities or any involved in the remembrance of war. For example, they would never wear the red poppy.

Others refuse to wear poppies because they feel there is too much pressure put on people to wear them. The Royal British Legion, which runs the poppy campaign each year, says that the red poppy is an emblem of remembrance and hope. It points out that it is not “blood” red or a sign of support for war and death.

They don’t believe in military service, national anthems or voting. Jehovah’s Witnesses do not stand for national anthems, salute flags, vote or serve in the military. Followers believe their allegiance belongs to God alone, who runs an actual government in heaven.

Family planning Jehovah’s Witnesses believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God or Jehovah. As the Bible does not directly discuss birth control, birth control is seen as a personal decision and is left to the individual’s conscience.