Today in history.
Contributors: Library of Congress. National Digital Library Program.
Publisher: Library of Congress
Published: 1997
Place of publication: Washington, DC
Language: eng
Format: Electronic resource
Subjects: Memorial Day.
Other titles: May 30
Description: Presents information on Memorial Day, which was first nationally celebrated at Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 1868. Originally known as Decoration Day, the site includes an explanation of the historical events behind it, how it became a holiday, and how it is observed. It also includes links to songs, hymns, marches, and photographs associated with the holiday.
Notes: Title from HTML header (resource last updated May, 2002; viewed Jan. 17, 2003).
Illustrated by digitized items from the American Memory historic collections compiled by the National Digital Library Program of the Library of Congress.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.