Monday is Memorial Day, and Congress has asked that Americans stop what theyâre doing and take time out to observe a National Moment of Remembrance in mid afternoon.
At 3 p.m., local time, Americans are asked to pause for one minute in an act of national unity. The time 3 p.m. was chosen because it is considered the time when most Americans are enjoying their freedoms on the national holiday.
The National Moment of Remembrance, established by Congress, does not replace traditional Memorial Day events; rather it is an act of national unity in which all Americans, alone or with family and friends, honor those who died for our freedom. It will help to reclaim Memorial Day as the sacred and noble holiday it was meant to be. In this shared remembrance, we connect as Americans.
During this Moment of Remembrance, 200 Amtrak trains will blast their whistles, approximately 500,000 Major League Baseball fans will remain silent, and countless other participants will make a vow to remember.
Each year, several units of the National Park Service participate in this solemn event. Some parks have sponsored flag raising activities while others simply ask visitors to observe the moment of silence. Wherever you are, the National Park Service encourages everyone to participate in the special event.
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