9 Ways Other Countries Honor Their Fallen Troops Sarah Sicard May 26, 2016 at 11:05 AM History Photo via Wikimedia Commons In 1868, the Grand Army of the Republic created Decoration Day to honor the soldiers who died in the U.S. Civil War. Since then, the day has evolved into Memorial Day, a national holiday celebrated on the last Monday of May each year. Read More Show Less anzac day Armistice Day Dodenherdenking honor the fallen Memorial Day National Unity and Armed Forces Day Nigeria remembrance day
