The first Decoration Day was held on this day in history, May 30, 1868, as a precursor to Memorial Day, a day of remembrance to honor all those who died in war in service to our nation.
On the first Decoration Day, General James Garfield made a speech at Arlington National Cemetery.
Local municipalities and states adopted resolutions over the following years to make Decoration Day an official holiday in their areas, according to Military.com. May 27, 2013: A Memorial Day ceremony at the Presidio National Cemetery in San Francisco. Veterans and citizens attended the ceremony.
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