Memorial Day, which is observed on the last Monday of May, commemorates the men and women who died while in the military service. In observance of the holiday, many people visit cemeteries and memorials, and volunteers often place American flags on each grave site at national cemeteries.
Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers from chapters across the country gathered today, Sunday May 26th, at the African American Civil War Memorial on U Street to honor African Americans who served in the U.S. military.
