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Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day and was first proclaimed by General John Alexander Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, on May 5, 1868. Decoration Day was first observed on May 30, 1868.
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Who made the first Memorial Day prociamation?
Waterloo NY 1866
Who was responsible for the first memorial day?
The war
Why is Memorial Day a holiday?
Memorial Day was the first national holiday to honor the military dead from war (Civil War).
Is Memorial Day a Holiday?
Memorial Day was the first national holiday to honor the military dead from war (Civil War).
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
What is the adjective for memorial?
Memorial Day is the proper adjective for Memorial Day, as in Memorial day ceremony or Memorial day dinner
When was the first Memorial Day proclamation?
1873 c=
When was Memorial Day first widely observed?
1868
What year was first Memorial Day observed?
1868
What is the the proper adjective for Memorial day?
Memorial Day is the proper adjective for Memorial Day, as in Memorial day ceremony or Memorial day dinner
When was Memorial Day made a federal holiday?
During the 1900s
What flower is made from paper and sold on Memorial Day?
Poppies
