What city was the birthplace of the Memorial Day tradition in the United States?

Answer 1

In 1966, Congress and President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, New York as the "birthplace" of Memorial Day.

However on May 5, 1868 General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, proclaimed Decoration Day (the original name of Memorial Day.) It was first observed on May 30, 1868 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington County, Virginia when the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers were decorated with flowers.

Answer 2

Approximately 25 places have been named in connection with the origin of Memorial Day, many of them in the South where most of the war dead were buried. Official Birthplace Declared In 1966, Congress and President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, N.Y., the 'birthplace'Â of Memorial Day.

Answer 3

Waterloo, New York was declared the official birthplace of Memorial Day by Congress and President Lyndon Johnson in 1966.

Answer 4

Waterloo, NY, Boalsburg, PA, and Charleston, SC all stake a claim as to being all claim this title.