Memorial Day

Memorial Day is the day of remembrance for those who died in service of the United States of America. Memorial Day is an American Holiday it is on the last Monday of May, is also known as Decoration Day. Over two dozen cities and towns claim to be the birthplace of Memorial Day.  Waterloo N.Y officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in May 1966. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorial, gathering family together and going to parades.