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Memorial Day (originally called Decoration Day) has always been for honoring all military personnel who died during any war or military action in which the United States was involved. What happened in 1967 was that legislation was passed by Congress and signed by President Lyndon Banes Johnson that officially changed the name of the holiday from Decoration Day to Memorial Day.
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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.
What is memorial about?
Since 1971 Memorial Day has been observed on the last Monday in the month of May. From 1868 to 1970 it was observed on May 30 of every year irregardless of what day of the week that was. Before 1967 Memorial Day was officially called Decoration Day.
Is Memorial Day more important than Veterans Day?
YES, memorial day you are celebrating who risked their lifes in war protecting your homeland, whether they are theree now or have died in action, veteran's day is just celebrating a bunch of old dudes who didnt die
What year did Declaration day change to Memorial Day?
1967
About Memorial Day?
It is about celebrating and remembering the ones who have fought in war and have payed the ultimate price.
What is day month?
Since 1971 Memorial Day has been observed on the last Monday in the month of May. From 1868 to 1970 it was observed on May 30 of every year irregardless of what day of the week that was. Before 1967 Memorial Day was officially called Decoration Day.
What month day?
Since 1971 Memorial Day has been observed on the last Monday in the month of May. From 1868 to 1970 it was observed on May 30 of every year irregardless of what day of the week that was. Before 1967 Memorial Day was officially called Decoration Day.
What year during the sixties did a small plane crash in the Mt Auburn cemetery it was in may just before memorial day?
May 1967
At what time should you open your pool?
around memorial day weekend or the week before that if you want to go swimmimg memorial day weekend. i do it the week before memorial day weekend
What color shoes should you not wear before Memorial Day?
I heard that you should'nt wear white shoes before 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.
Is wearing white before Memorial Day ok?
Yes. That old rule about no white before Memorial Day has fallen into disuse years ago.
