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Honor America's National Heroes
With Described and Captioned Educational Videos From DCMP.
Memorial Day used to be known as "Decoration Day" and didn't become a national holiday until 1968. Though the holiday is now commonly associated with the beginning of the summer vacation season, it is important to remember and acknowledge the service of the millions of men and women who have paid the ultimate price for their country.
The following DCMP titles provide some historical context for the celebration of Memorial Day.
Memorial Day

All About the Holidays: Memorial Day

America the Story of Us: World War II

America's Black Soldiers

America's National Holidays

Black American History Series Volume 3: Reconstruction

Heroes of World War I

Holidays In ASL

Navajo Warriors: The Great Secret

Picture This America: Remembering Those Who Served

Sisters in Arms

Talking Maps: World War I

The Vietnam Memorials: All the Unsung Heroes

Travel Thru History: Wilmington, North Carolina

Women First and Foremost: Volume Two

World War II: Europe

World War II: The Allies
Let us... gather around their sacred remains and garland the passionless mounds above them with choicest flowers of springtime; let us raise above them the dear old flag they saved from dishonor; let us in this solemn presence renew our pledges to aid and assist those who they have left among us a sacred charge upon the Nation's gratitude...
— General John A. Logan
May 5, 1868, Washington, DC