MEMORIAL DAY: Do You Know Why We Celebrate It?
Memorial Day is a holiday to remember the service men and women who gave their lives for our country. It may be hard to believe, but according to a new survey, most Americans actually don't know that.
An online poll conducted by the University of Phoenix found that only 43% of Americans know the true meaning of Memorial Day.
28% thought Memorial Day was a day to honor all military veterans and didn't know the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day.
Also, only 46% knew that Memorial Day always falls on the last Monday on May, and 21% thought the holiday falls on the last Sunday in May.
Some bright spots from the survey ... 78% say because their plans are different this year, they have an opportunity to be more reflective about the true meaning of the holiday. 87% of respondents said we should be doing more to honor both living veterans and those who died in service to the country.
(NY Post)