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Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day when it was first observed on May 30, 1868. It was a day to honor all military personnel that were killed during the US Civil War. It was called that because the graves of both Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery were decorated with flowers.
After World War I the holiday was expanded to honor the memory of all military personnel who had perished during all wars or military actions in which the United States had been involved. This is when it generally became known as Memorial Day. But it was not until President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the legislation in May 1967 that Decoration Day was officially renamed to Memorial Day.
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What other name is Memorial Day known by?
There is no other name for Memorial Day. It began years ago as "Decoration Day" but is not longer referred to as that.
What is another name of Memorial Day?
Decoration Day
Why is Memorial Day on that day?
bcuz it just is why is your name ur name huh deal with it
What is the adjective for memorial day?
Memorial Day is the proper adjective for Memorial Day, as in Memorial day ceremony or Memorial day dinner
What is Memorial Days real name?
Decoration day
What is the name of the Memorial Day race?
The Indianapolis 500.
What is the adjective for memorial?
Memorial Day is the proper adjective for Memorial Day, as in Memorial day ceremony or Memorial day dinner
What is the the proper adjective for Memorial day?
Memorial Day is the proper adjective for Memorial Day, as in Memorial day ceremony or Memorial day dinner
By what name was known when the first Memorial Day Order was issued?
decoration day
When did Decoration Day change its name?
It was changed to Memorial Day "officially" in 1967. It was however, called Memorial Day many years before the official change.
Name to holidays that are always on Monday?
Labor Day President's Day Columbus Day Memorial Day
What year did it become Memorial Day and who was the President?
In May of 1967 President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the legislation officially renaming Decoration Day to Memorial Day. But the name Memorial Day had been commonly used since after World War I.
