Originally called "Decoration Day," Memorial Day was founded in 1866 when Waterloo, NY, set aside this day to lay flowers on the graves of soldiers. It became popularly observed throughout the country in the years following the Civil War; approximately 620,000 lives were lost during that war, which is the deadliest war in American history.
The American Legion invites everyone to spend time honoring the many, many soldiers who have sacrificed their own lives to preserve America's freedom.
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