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Memorial Day

Posted by
Steven (Chicagoland, United States) on 27 May 2024 in Documentary & Street and Portfolio.

Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day) is a federal holiday in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. From 1868 to 1970, it was observed on May 30th. Since 1971, it has been observed on the last Monday of May.

The first national observance of Memorial Day occurred on May 30, 1868. Then known as Decoration Day, the holiday was proclaimed by Commander in Chief John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic to honor the Union soldiers who had died in the Civil War. This national observance was preceded by many local ones between the end of the Civil War and Logan's declaration. Many cities and people have claimed to be the first to observe it. However, the National Cemetery Administration, a division of the Department of Veterans Affairs, credits Mary Ann Williams with originating the "idea of strewing the graves of Civil War soldiers—Union and Confederate" with flowers.

Official recognition as a holiday spread among the states, beginning with New York in 1873. By 1890, every Union state had adopted it. The world wars turned it into a day of remembrance for all members of the U.S. military who fought and died in service. In 1971, Congress standardized the holiday as "Memorial Day" and changed its observance to the last Monday in May.

Two other days celebrate those who have served or are serving in the U.S. military: Armed Forces Day (which is earlier in May), an unofficial U.S. holiday for honoring those currently serving in the armed forces, and Veterans Day (on November 11), which honors all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Pictured here is Veterans Memorial Square in Wilder Park, located in Elmhurst, Illinois.

Photo captured May 17, 2024.

NIKON D7000 1/60 second F/9.5 ISO 200 18 mm

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Ginnie Hart from Netherlands

It’s the perfect image for today, Steven…lest we forget!

27 May 2024 5:01am

lisl from Winsley, United Kingdom

This resounds here as well, Steven

27 May 2024 5:39am

Astrid from Netherlands

What a wonderful memorial this is, Steven. It is very important that we remember the ones that died for out freedom.
Have a good day.

27 May 2024 6:22am

Marjolein from Voorne aan Zee, Netherlands

Good that they are commemorated that have fallen for us.

27 May 2024 6:28am

Claudine/canelle from Lorient/France, France

Des souvenirs que nous devons garder dans nos mémoires ...

27 May 2024 6:51am

PascalXLD from Lorient, France

Un lieu de mémoire ensoleillé
Bonne journée

27 May 2024 7:12am

Marie from Parc régional naturel de Chartreuse, France

A fine tribute to all those who lost their sight in such unfortunate wars. That doesn't make man wise, because he keeps on fighting for all sorts of often stupid reasons, and lives are sacrificed in the process.
https://mesregards.fr/

27 May 2024 7:24am

Giulio from Turin, Italy

A very emotional image. Excellent information you provided.

27 May 2024 7:29am

Daniel from Perpignan, France

Ne les oublions pas !!!!

27 May 2024 8:36am

Pascale MD from Parc National des cévennes, France

Bel hommage avec cette photo.
Bonne journée Steven

27 May 2024 10:52am

Manu from Caldas da Rainha, Portugal

A beautiful monument that I enjoyed seeing!

27 May 2024 10:55am

Petits Bonheurs from AIGLUN, France

Hello Steven,
J'aime la sobriété et la pureté de l'endroit.
Ta photo me plait beaucoup.
Bon début de semaine.

27 May 2024 11:12am

Ruthiebear from Titusville, NJ, United States

A heartfelt memorial to or armed forces.

27 May 2024 3:17pm

Ana Lúcia from Leiria, Portugal

A beautiful tribute.

27 May 2024 4:27pm

Mhelene from Villiers-sur-Marne, France

Beautiful tribute , in the sun , peaceful !

27 May 2024 5:15pm

Jean-Luc.M from Nancy et ailleurs, France

A beautiful tribute and memorial site !

27 May 2024 6:00pm

Ted from Blackwood, Caerphilly, United Kingdom

Nicely done Steven, A very fine tribute.

27 May 2024 7:38pm

Willem from Noord-Scharwoude, Netherlands

This memorial is beautifully captured, thanks for the interesting information.

27 May 2024 7:51pm

Rose from United States

This is such a nice tribute...

27 May 2024 8:51pm

Ron from Fraser Valley, Canada

A nice setting amongst nature to remember the veterans who have served the country. You photographed it on a bright sunny day.

27 May 2024 9:38pm

Harry from Apex, NC, United States

very nice image selected for the day

28 May 2024 12:51am

Darkelf Photography from Perth, Australia

Great photo to commemorate the day.

28 May 2024 4:27am

Remus from Portugal

A beautiful place, surrounded by greenery, and the monument itself is very elegant and somewhat discreet. Clearly something created with good taste.

28 May 2024 3:26pm

jeanmadis from Chonburi, Thailand

Well-deserved tribute to all those who have sacrificed themselves for freedom.

29 May 2024 4:40am