Memorial Day Holiday. Memorial day, initially referred to as decoration day, was observed by many communities after the civil war, when the nation suffered more than 620,000 military deaths, roughly 2 percent of the total population at the. 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.
Memorial day is one of eleven federal holidays recognized nationwide by the united states government. The holiday offers citizens a chance to reflect on the countless.