Um... okay, I see.
Defintion of the Memorial Day, according to the
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia:
Quote:
Memorial Day
U.S. holiday. Originally held (1868) in commemoration of soldiers killed in the American Civil War, its observance later extended to all U.S. war dead. Most states conform to the federal practice of observing it on the last Monday in May, but some retain the traditional day of celebration, May 30. National observance is marked by the placing of a wreath on the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery. Flags, insignia, and flowers are placed on the graves of veterans in local cemeteries.
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You see, we have one to honor the fallen, and another holiday to honor all veterans, past and present.
Hope now you understand, and that I explained it well enough, heh-heh
