Multiple choice

In 1966, what town was declared the birthplace of Memorial Day?

  1. Austin, Texas

  2. Waterloo, New York

  3. St. Augustine, Florida

  4. Hurricane, Utah
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B Correct answer
Explanation

In 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a presidential proclamation officially declaring Waterloo, New York, as the birthplace of Memorial Day. This recognized the town's early and consistent observance of the holiday starting in May 1866.

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