Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, began during the Civil War as a moment to recognize family who had passed away as a result of the war.
Decoration Day!
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Decoration Day!
Decoration Day!
It was originally called flag day and was on May 25th
Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day. It was declared on Tuesday, May 5 in 1868 by General John Alexander Logan and was first observed on Saturday, May 30, 1868.
Waterloo, New York was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day (originally called Decoration Day) by President Lyndon Banes Johnson in May 1966.
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.
There are many places that claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day (originally called Decoration Day.) And there are many dates as well. But it was in May 1966 that President Lyndon Baines Johnson officially proclaimed Waterloo, New York as the official birthplace of Memorial Day.
Memorial Day is the proper adjective for Memorial Day, as in Memorial day ceremony or Memorial day dinner
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.
Memorial Day is the proper adjective for Memorial Day, as in Memorial day ceremony or Memorial day dinner