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Originally called Decoration Day - the day dedicated to decoration the graves of the war dead.

Memorial Day was officially announced by the national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, General John Logan, on 5 May 1868 in his General Order No 11. It was first observed when flowers were placed on the graves of Confederate and Union soldiers in Arlington National Cemetary on 30 May 1968.

Those from OHS Class of 1960 Who Served:

Military Appreciation Month

May, marked officially as Military Appreciation Month, is a special month for both those in and out of the military.

Not only do we pause on Memorial Day to remember the sacrifice and service of those who gave all, but the month also holds several other military anniversaries and events, including Military Spouse Appreciation Day and Armed Forces day.

Join Military.com as we honor the service and sacrifice of members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Marines and National Guard as well as the contribution of their spouses.

Congress designated May as National Military Appreciation Month in 1999 to ensure the nation was given the chance to publicly show their appreciation for troops past and present.