Memorial Day Fun Fact �?? It Didn�??t Become A Federal Holiday Until 1971

Barbara Maranzani states, “American’s embraced the notion of “Decoration Day” immediately. That first year, more than 27 states held some sort of ceremony, with more than 5,000 people in attendance at a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. By 1890, every former state of the Union had adopted it as an official holiday.”