Answer: New York. Waterloo, New York, began holding a ceremony in 1866 to commemorate Memorial Day and, as such, is dubbed the birthplace of Memorial Day.
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The First Memorial Day
What state was the first to celebrate Memorial Day?
What state was the first to celebrate Memorial Day?
Answer: New York. Waterloo, New York, began holding a ceremony in 1866 to commemorate Memorial Day and, as such, is dubbed the birthplace of Memorial Day.