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There is no other name for Memorial Day. It began years ago as "Decoration Day" but is not longer referred to as that.

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By what name was known when the first Memorial Day Order was issued?

decoration day


What was the original name of Memorial Day when it was first issued as a holiday -?

In 1868 when it was proclaimed as a holiday by General John Alexander Logan, Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day. President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the legislation in 1967 officially renaming it as Memorial Day.


What was Memorial Day's previous name?

Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day. It was first observed on May 30, 1868, three years after the US Civil War ended, to honor those of the military who had died during the Civil War. After World War I it was expanded to honor all who had died during any war or military action in which the United States had been involved and it generally became known as Memorial Day. But it was not until 1967 that President Lyndon Baines Johnson signed the legislation officially renaming the holiday from Decoration Day to Memorial Day.


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 town is known as the''birthplace of Memorial Day''?

new york


Do Russians celebrate Memorial Day?

No, Memorial Day is a national holiday in the United States. It is not celebrated in other countries.


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


Is Memorial Day to show respect for?

Memorial Day, Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates men and women who died while in military service to the United States.


What is the name of the Memorial Day race?

The Indianapolis 500.


What is Memorial Days real name?

Decoration day


What is the adjective for memorial?

Memorial Day is the proper adjective for Memorial Day, as in Memorial day ceremony or Memorial day dinner