Memorial Day Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors the men and women who died serving in the U. S. Military. Originally it was known as Decoration Day, first celebrated by decorating the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers of the Civil War. While many cities claim to be the birthplace of Memorial day (Columbus, Mississippi; Macon, Georgia; Richmond, Virginia; Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, and Carbondale, Illinois), President Lyndon B. Johnson and the federal government declared Waterloo, New York the official birthplace of Memorial Day. Waterloo, NY was chosen because this town honored Memorial Day by closing businesses doors while residents decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers and flags. https://www.heroesdental.com/memorial-day-poppies-and-smiles-for-freedom/ In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday and has since then been celebrated on the last Monday in May. Today, we continue the tradition of honoring deceased soldiers, and family members vi
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