Memorial Day
Exactly what is Memorial Day? According to USMemorialDay.org, “Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation’s service.” As far as it’s birthplace, that’s up in the air. In May, 1966, President Lyndon Johnson declared Waterloo, NY, the official birthplace but there just isn’t enough evidence pointing to any one location. The observance was officially declared on May 5, 1868, by General John A. Logan. Here is a link to General Order No. 11.
