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Wear a Memorial Day Button from the first of May until Memorial Day. It is simple, easy, and wonderful! It is unclear where exactly this tradition originated; numerous different communities may have.
It was originally known as Decoration Day following the Civil War, as a way to honor those who had lost their lives in the Conflict.
That's why CBS News "On the Road" correspondent Steve Hartman is teaming up with retired Air Force bugler Jari Villanueva to keep the spirit of the holiday alive.
The federal government hopes to raise public awareness about the heroes and their valor by introducing this moment. Visit cemeteries and place flags or flowers on the graves of our fallen heroes. Memorial Day and Labor Day are often referred to as bookend holidays, marking the beginning and end of the summer holidays in the United States.