Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, originated after the Civil War
to commemorate the fallen Union soldiers of the Civil War. By the 20th century
Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died in all
wars. The first known observance of a Memorial Day-type observance was in
Charleston on May 1, 1865.
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