On this episode of Nutes World, the origins of the Memorial Day date back to 1868.

Commander-in-Chief John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic issued General Order

No. 11, designating May the 30th as a Memorial Day, quote, for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating

the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion and whose

bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and Hamlet churchyard in the land. In 1971, an act

of Congress changed the observance of the holiday to the last Monday in May

and extended the honor to all soldiers who died in American wars. Today, national observance

of the holiday still takes place at Arlington National Cemetery, with the placing of a wreath of

the tomb of the unknown soldier and the decoration

of each grave with a small American flag.

So while many Americans think of it as a weekend that marks the start of summer parades and

backyard gatherings with family and friends, please also remember why Memorial Day was established,

to honor those men and women who gave

their life and service to our country and to protect our freedoms.

As part of our Memorial Day episode, I wanted to invite back someone who is a true American

patriot. He served in the Army National Guard for two decades until last month.

He is a proud son of Minnesota, the author of American Crusade,

Our Fight to Stay Free, and Fox and Friends Weekend co-host.

I'm really pleased to welcome back my guest and good friend, Pete Hegeseth.

Thank you. Pete, welcome back.

Oh, Mr. Speaker, thank you for having me.

Always an honor.

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