CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Memorial Day 2022 will be celebrated by honoring war veterans. The last Monday of May is celebrated as Memorial Day in the U.S. As this day falls on 30th May, this year it will be a three-day long holiday across the U.S.

Detailed explanation-2: -Memorial Day (originally known as Decoration Day) is a federal holiday in the United States for mourning the U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States armed forces. It is observed on the last Monday of May. From 1868 to 1970 it was observed on May 30.

Detailed explanation-3: -Though Memorial Day was intended to commemorate those who have laid down their lives for the nation, considering how the day has lost much of its historical significance, it has been decided that Memorial Day 2022 will go beyond honoring martyrs: will honor war veterans.

Detailed explanation-4: -Memorial Day continued to be observed on May 30th for many years. Then, in 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968. Since 1971, Memorial Day has been observed the last Monday of May.

Detailed explanation-5: -Memorial Day is a remembrance of the people who died in the service of America. In the United States, Memorial Day is held to honour individuals who died while serving in the military. On the last Monday in May, it is commemorated. This year, it will be observed on May 30.