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Virginia Observes Memorial Day with Flags at Half-Staff
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Governor Glenn Youngkin directs flags to be lowered in honor of fallen service members.
In remembrance of the men and women who died while serving in the United States military, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has mandated that all flags across the Commonwealth and the nation be flown at half-staff on Memorial Day.
“Virginia and United States flags to fly at half-staff on Monday in honor of Memorial Day.”
Frequently asked Questions About Memorial Day
- Why is Memorial Day observed on the last Monday of May?
- The Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968 moved Memorial Day to the last Monday in May to create a three-day weekend for federal employees [9], [10].
- What is the proper way to observe Memorial Day?
- Common ways to observe Memorial Day include visiting cemeteries and memorials,flying the U.S. flag at half-staff until noon, and participating in or attending memorial services [11], [12].
- What is the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
- Memorial Day honors those who died while serving in the military, while Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans,living or deceased [13], [14].
Sources
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Memorial Day Speech 2023
- U.S. Department of Defense – Memorial Day: A Time to Remember
- Statista – U.S. military fatalities in major wars
- National Archives – Military Casualty Lists
- The National WWII Museum – US military Casualties in WWII
- U.S. Department of Defense – Casualty Statistics
- National Archives – Vietnam War Casualty statistics
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Remembering the Vietnam war
- History.com – Memorial Day History
- Cornell Law School – Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968
- USO – 7 Ways to Observe Memorial day
- American Legion – Rules for Displaying the Flag on Memorial Day
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Memorial Day vs. Veterans Day
- VA News – Memorial Day vs. Veterans Day: What’s the Difference?
