In 1971, Congress declared Memorial Day a national holiday. When the day was first observed as Decoration Day, it was only used to recognize those killed in the Civil War, not in any other American conflict. After World War I it expanded the meaning of the holiday, recognizing members of the military killed in any war.
If you have a flag pole in your front yard, remember to fly it Half-staff because we want to honor fallen soldiers, and should remain at half-staff until noon.
