Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day. It was first observed in the years following the American Civil War as a day to honor and decorate the graves of fallen soldiers. The name was eventually changed to Memorial Day in the 20th century.

The US government observes Memorial Day by participating in ceremonies and events across the country to honor and remember the men and women who have died in military service. This includes the president laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and delivering a speech at Arlington National Cemetery. Additionally, government buildings and national monuments often fly the American flag at half-staff.

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In 1866 the southern states established the Confederate Memorial Day to honor the Confederate war dead of the Civil War. It is observed on different days in different states. In the north, Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day to honor both the Union and Confederate Armies' war dead of the Civil War. It was first observed on May 30, 1868. In the 20th century Memorial Day was expanded to honor Americans who had died in all wars.

Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day. It was first declared by General John Alexander Logan, a Union general during the Civil War and the national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic (a fraternal organization), on May 5, 1868 in his General Order No. 11. It was first observed on May 30, 1868 at Arlington National Cemetery when the graves of those who had died during the US Civil War, both Union and Confederate, were decorated with flowers.

Decoration Day was first recognized by the state of New York in 1873 and by 1890 it was recognized by most of the northern states. The southern states, however, refused to acknowledge May 30th. Instead each state of the south had their own "Memorial Day" like holiday, calling it by different names. It was also on different days of the year in each state.

After World War I Decoration Day was expanded to honor all US military personnel who had died during all wars or military actions in which the United States has been involved. It wasn't until then that the southern states began to observe May 30th, but they still celebrate their original holidays as well.

Decoration Day generally became known as Memorial Day, and in May 1966 President Lyndon Baines Johnson officially declared Waterloo, New York as being the birthplace of Memorial Day. However, there are many places that still claim that they were the birthplace of Memorial Day. It was not until 1967 that President Johnson signed the legislation officially changing the name "Decoration Day" to "Memorial Day."

In 1968 the Uniform Monday Holiday Bill was passed by Congress and signed by President Johnson. This legislation moved several holidays from their traditional dates to a Monday to give federal employees three-day weekends. This bill took effect on January 1, 1971. Memorial Day was one of the days affected and after being on May 30th for 103 years, it was moved to the last Monday in the month of May. This move is believed to be at least partly responsible for the significance of Memorial Day being altered from honoring those that gave their lives for their country to just being the unofficial start of summer.

Since 1999 there have been bills in the US Senate and House of Representatives to move Memorial Day back to its original date of May 30, but they are still in Committee and nothing has been decided.

The first Columbus Day celebration was held in 1792. New York City celebrated the 300th anniversary of Columbus landing in the New World. In 1892, President Harrison called on the people of the United States to celebrate Columbus Day on the 400th anniversary of the event.

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Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service. It is not important who was the very first, what is important is that Memorial Day was established. Memorial Day is not about division. It is about reconciliation; it is about coming together to honor those who gave their all. There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with over two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. There is also evidence that organized women's groups in the South were decorating graves before the end of the Civil War: While Waterloo N.Y. was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in May 1966.

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The Decoration Day is commemorte to the U.S Soldiers who died while in the militery service.

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Memorial Day always takes place on the last Monday of May.

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.

Memorial Day was the first national holiday to honor the military dead from war (Civil War).

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Memorial day began as a day to honor Union and Confederate soldiers after the American Civil War. Following World War I it was continued to honor Americans who have died in all wars.

Memorial Day in 2013 is on Monday May 27th.

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