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M E MORI
COOK
Memorial Day, originally named
“Decoration Day,” began
as a day dedicated to
decorating graves of
fallen Civil War sol-
diers. Though there is some discrepancy over
where and when the holiday actually started,
we do know that “Decoration Day” (Memorial
Day) started a few years after the end of the Civil
War. In 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared
Waterloo, NY as the official birthplace of Memorial Day. A
ceremony was held on May 5, 1866 in honor of local veterans
who fought in the CivilWar. Today, Memorial Day is a holiday
honoring all veterans and the sacrifices they’ve made to
ensure our continuing freedom.
Whether you are gathering with local veterans
or spending a relaxing day off with loved ones,
here are some recipes to make you the hero
at your Memorial Day cookout so that you
can have your own very Local Happening.
Not feeling up to hosting your own Memorial Day Cookout this year?
Don’t worry, Local Happenings Magazine has you covered! Be sure to check out
our online calendar, which adds hundreds of local events, updated each day.
