About This Trend
Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States honoring and mourning the military personnel who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. It originated as Decoration Day in 1868, when graves of Civil War dead were decorated.
The holiday is trending due to its upcoming observance, with events like the National Memorial Day Concert and President Trump's participation in ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery, along with widespread social media tributes to fallen heroes.