Memorial Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May to honor those who died while serving in the U.S. military. President Nixon established it in 1971 so Americans could pay respects to men and women who died for their country. On Memorial Day, people often visit cemeteries and place flowers on soldiers' graves, hold parades, and gather at churches or memorials to remember those who died in wars.

1. By Rika and Andrew October 25, 2007 Memorial Day

2. In 1971, President Richard Nixon decided that it should be a holiday to pay respect to women and men who died for their service of their country.

3. Memorial Day is celebrated on the fourth Monday in May. People celebrate Memorial day at churches and grave yard. People celebrate this holiday to pay respect to the men and women who have died in wars. People celebrate Memorial Day by putting flags and flowers on graves of soldiers. Sometimes they have parades in the street.

4. American Holidays Memorial Day . Abridged from U.S. State Department IIP publications and other U.S. government materials. . 1 Jan. <http://http://www.oslis.org/MLACitations/elementary/index.php>. The End Our Citation