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Memorial Day, formerly Decoration Day, in the United States, holiday (last Monday in May) honouring those who have died in the nation’s wars. It originated during the American Civil War when citizens placed flowers on the graves of those who had been killed in battle. More than a half dozen places have claimed to be the birthplace of the holiday. In October 1864, for instance, three women in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, are said to have decorated the graves of loved ones who died during the Civil War; they then returned in July 1865 accompanied by many of their fellow citizens for

The stories of five Americans who were awarded the Medal of Honor for making the ultimate sacrifice.

Mansfield Memorial Day Parade starts 10:30 a.m. Monday at the 5-way intersection of Park Avenue West and Marion Avenue. Other area observances slated.

Text of the order from Gen. John A. Logan, the commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, proclaiming the first Memorial Day May 5, 1868.

What is Memorial Day? When was it first celebrated and what was it originally called? Here's some facts about the holiday that you may or may not know.