The National Moment of Remembrance, formally established by Congress in 2000 in Public Law 106-579, asks Americans wherever they are at 3 p.m., local time, on Memorial Day to pause in an act of national unity.Memorial Day was created as a day of remembrance for those who were killed in service to our Nation throughout history.
A Gallup Poll revealed only 28% of Americans know the meaning of this holiday, and most view it as a "day off" rather than a day to connect with our Nation’s history and values.
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The Moment was not created to replace traditional Memorial Day events, but as an act of national unity to honor our fallen. In this shared remembrance, we connect as Americans.
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