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Memorial Day used to be called Decoration Day and was ALWAYS May 30. Never any of this "closest Monday" stuff to make a long weekend. Seems like taking advantage of the those we're to honour.
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What or who declared a national holiday in 1938?
Memorial Day
Why was Waterloo ny declared as the official birthplace of Memorial Day?
The official birthplace of Memorial Day is Waterloo, New York. The village was credited with being the place of origin because it observed the day on May 5, 1866, and each year thereafter.
What day was Memorial Day on this year?
In 2010, Memorial Day is on 31st May.
What day of the week is Memorial Day?
It depends upon which year for which you are asking. Memorial day is always on the last Monday in May, which means it changes year to year rather than having the same set date every year.
Where is the official birthplace of Memorial Day?
Waterloo, New York was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day (originally called Decoration Day) by President Lyndon Banes Johnson in May 1966.
When is the America Memorial Day?
Memorial Day is on every last Monday of the year.=] hope it helped
Is Memorial Day a common noun?
New Year Day's events, for example.
When was memorial day declared a legal holiday?
When the general decided to decorate the grave yard in 1868.
What day will Memorial Day be on this year?
May 31, 2010
What year did Declaration day change to Memorial Day?
1967
What day did Memorial Day 2002 fall on?
Memorial Day in 2002 fell on May 27th. Memorial Day is observed in the United States on the last Monday of May each year.
What city has been proclaimed the official birthplace of Memorial Day?
Waterloo, New York was declared as the birthplace of Memorial Day in Presidential Proclamation 3727 signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on May 26, 1966. Waterloo was also declared as such by House Concurrent Resolution 587 of the Eighty-ninth Congress.
