00:00Monday, May 26, 2025 Memorial Day is here, a day of remembrance for fallen U.S. military heroes.
00:08Originated after the Civil War originally called Decoration Day, it honored Union soldiers who died in battle.
00:16Families decorated graves with flowers over time, the day expanded to honor all U.S. service members who died in military service.
00:24Memorial Day became a federal holiday in 1971, it's always observed, on the last Monday of May.
00:32What do Americans do to honor the day?
00:35Visit cemeteries lay wreaths lower flags to half-staff paws for a national moment of remembrance at 3 p.m. local time.
00:43Military parades and memorial services are held across the country from Washington, D.C. to small towns nationwide.
00:49The red poppy is a powerful Memorial Day symbol inspired by the World War I poem in Flanders fields.
00:58The U.S. flag is flown at half-staff from dawn to noon then raised high to honor those who continue the fight for freedom.
01:06Memorial Day weekend is also known as the unofficial start of summer families gather for BBQs, picnics, and community events.
01:14Expect busy roads and airports.
01:16Millions of Americans travel during the long weekend.
01:21What's closed today?
01:23Post offices banks the stock market Costco check local hours for other businesses.
01:29Many stores stay open retailers like Walmart, Target, and CVS offer Memorial Day sales.
01:36No matter how you spend the day, remember, it's not just a day off, it's a day to honor the brave men and women who gave all.
01:43From News Plus Globe, we salute our heroes Happy Memorial Day 2025.
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