Memorial Day, a 158-year-old federal holiday that was established soon after the Civil War to honor those who had lost their lives in combat, will be observed on May 25th. It was first established more than a century ago, but more accurately, it was created in 1868. Waterloo, New York, is the birthplace of this holiday. Memorial Day is a day set aside to memorialize those who lost their lives while serving in the military. Although this day was first established more than a century ago, it was actually established in 1868. This 158-year-old federal holiday was established soon after the Civil War to honor soldiers who had lost their lives in combat.
In contrast to Veterans Day, which honors those who have served and are currently or no longer in the armed forces, that celebration also has an equally long history but is primarily focused on those veterans who are still alive. This differs from Memorial Day in that memorial day primarily honors the non living veterans who died in combat.
