Veterans Day (originally called Armistice Day) is observed on November 11 to signify the armistice ending World War I After World War II, Armistice Day's purpose was expanded and in 1954, changed to recognize all who have served in America's wars.
WHY IS MEMORIAL DAY IN MAY?
The days that we celebrate Memorial Day is believed to have been influenced by Illinois U.S. Representative (and Civil War general) John A. Logan, who was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives as a Democrat in 1858, and had served also as an officer in the Mexican War.
It is said that he was a staunch defender of the Union and wanted Memorial Day to happen when flowers were in full bloom across the country.
Congress passed an act making May 30 a holiday in the District of Columbia in 1888.
Now, Memorial Day is observed the last Monday in May.
In 2000, the National Moment of Remembrance was signed and encourages all to pause at 3 pm local time on Memorial Day for a minute of silence-- was signed into law by Congress and the President.
I Didn't Know About the Moment of Silence. --Old Secesh
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