Welcome to this week's Memorial weekend edition of Postal History Sunday. This particular holiday has its roots in an event that was initially called Decoration Day, which originated at the end of the United States Civil War. The first recognized widely celebrated Decoration Day was held in 1868 and by the late 1800s several states and cities had recognized the holiday. After World War I, Memorial Day was expanded to remember those who had fallen in all wars. If you would like to learn more, you can check