Memorial Day is not
simply federal holiday in the USA. The occasion is for paying tribute and remembering
the American war heroes. A number of parades and memorial services are
organized in honour of the soldiers. Different Memorial Day events are organized in the city.
Interesting Trivia for Memorial Day Events in Boston
Garden of Flags
The area in
front of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument is turned into a ‘Garden of Flags’
as the Massachusetts Military Heroes organization plants 37,000 flags in honour
of soldiers died protecting freedom and interest of the country.
May 30, the original Memorial Day
Initially Memorial
Day (earlier known as Decoration Day) was observed on May 30 as flowersfor decorating
graves of the soldiers are easily available during this time.
In 1971, May 30 was shifted to the last Monday of Mayformaking the weekend a
three day holiday;this is the case with other federal holidays as well.
National Moment of Remembrance
National Moment
of Remembrance is a law that encourages all Americans to observe a minute of
silence at 3 PM on the Memorial Day for the American war heroes.
Memorial Day activities are
organized throughout the country in honor of the soldiers died in all American wars.
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