On May 30, 1868, the first-ever official observation of what is now called Memorial Day was held in the United States.
MASON DOCKTER mdockter@siouxcityjournal.com, Sioux City Journal
Wed, 05/30/2018 - 8:00am
On May 30, 1868, the first-ever official observation of what is now called Memorial Day was held in the United States.