from Wiki: Copying a practice that began in the Southern states,192021 on May 5, 1868, in his capacity as commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, the veterans’ organization for Union Civil War veterans, General John A. Logan issued a proclamation calling for “Decoration Day” to be observed annually and nationwide.7 It was observed for the first time that year on Saturday May 30; the date was chosen because it was not the anniversary of any particular battle.22 According to the White House, the May 30 date was chosen as the optimal date for flowers to be in bloom.23
(Decoration Day as in decorating the tombs of those killed in battle.)
from Wiki: Copying a practice that began in the Southern states,192021 on May 5, 1868, in his capacity as commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, the veterans’ organization for Union Civil War veterans, General John A. Logan issued a proclamation calling for “Decoration Day” to be observed annually and nationwide.7 It was observed for the first time that year on Saturday May 30; the date was chosen because it was not the anniversary of any particular battle.22 According to the White House, the May 30 date was chosen as the optimal date for flowers to be in bloom.23
(Decoration Day as in decorating the tombs of those killed in battle.)