FunTrivia of the Day

Memorial Day 2011

by Selya Rollins Creative Imagery
Selya Rollins Professional   Creative Imagery
Enjoy the video while you research the answers to these 3 questions:
 





When was Memorial Day first celebrated?

Where was the first "official" Memorial Day
observed?

Why is Memorial Day celebrated on May 30?

 
May 30th 2011 11:58

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Comments

Justin R. Advanced   Music is Life
Like old times:
#1 May 30, 1868
#2 Waterloo NY
May 30th 2011 21:55   
Selya Rollins Professional   Creative Imagery
That's right Justin, just checking to see some answers, we need one more.
May 30th 2011 22:32   
Cheryl Baumgartner Professional Premium   Medical Billing/Coding/Insurance
Memorial day was officially designated as May 30th by General l Orders Number 11 signed by Commander of Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. On May 30th 1868 flowers were placed onthe graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington.
May 30th 2011 23:50   
Selya Rollins Professional   Creative Imagery
You got it Cheryl. Hope everyone enjoyed there Memorial Day activities!
May 31st 2011 11:40   
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