What does memorial day mean?

[thundercloud]

The reason why I'm asking this question is because I wanted to know what memorial day means and for example memorial day means the remember of the soliders that fight for the United States of America and to protect this country and please no inappropriate opinions and please appropriate opinions

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I mean Soldiers sorry for the miss spell word in the question

[Lliam]

Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day, a federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May, originated in the late 1860s as a day to honor and mourn the American Civil War dead.
It began with local observances held shortly after the Civil War, where communities would gather to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers.

The name "Memorial Day" became more common after World War I and was officially adopted by the federal government in 1967.

It is now celebrated as a day of remembrance in the United States, dedicated to honoring and mourning the men and women who have died while serving in the U. S. military.

[Wiredone]

It's a day to remember the soldiers that fought and died for our freedom

[strateguy632]

To remember soldiers who died in battles.

[strateguy632]

Most u. s. battles were to help an ally asking for help, NOT needed to defend u. s. directly. Not "protect this country".

[austinbooth]

Amen

[austinbooth]

To salute military

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

I don’t think I understand your question