The Surprising (Women’s) History of Memorial Day

Women have played a major role in creating the holiday as we know it today.

History & Culture The Surprising (Women's) History of Memorial Day While Veterans' Day in November is to honor all those who served their nation in war, Memorial Day is primarily to honor those who died in military service. Women have played a major role in creating the holiday as we know it today. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE Why Do We Celebrate Memorial Day? 16 Memorial Day Quotes to Remember Our Heroes 10 Patriotic Songs to Celebrate Memorial Day You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Today I Learned newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2017 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.