Memorial Day - Public and Intergovernmental Affairs Memorial Day U.S. Memorial Day History and Information on U.S. War Memorials US White House Commission on Remembrance Today in History May 30 Memorial Day History Memorial Day Memorial Day - Infoplease Saluting America's Veterans Honor the fallen Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom casualties Utah Memorial - Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Pictures by Cybrary Man Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday that is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration Day. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who have died in military service to their country. It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. After World War I, it expanded to include those who died in any war or military action. One of the longest standing traditions is the running of the Indianapolis 500, which has been held in conjunction with Memorial Day since 1911. (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.) Education WorldŽ Holidays Center Memorial Day Memorial Day Lesson Plans - The Lesson Plans Page Memorial Day Crafts, Projects, and Printouts- EnchantedLearning Memorial Day - Kaboose Memorial Day Facts, Information and traditions with poetry and activities. Alphalary for Memorial Day (Wordlist) 8" Self-Propelled Howitzer Photograph by SP6 Cybrary Man