Answers for Memorial Day

1. In what year did Waterloo, New York first celebrate an official decoration day? 1866
2. When did Decoration Day first become a National Holiday? 1868
3. What was the name of the military man who promoted the idea of Decoration Day as a National Holiday?  Logan
4. Name one of the two U.S. Presidents who were there at the first national celebration of Decoration Day?  Grant and Garfield
5. When was the name of Decoration Day changed to Memorial Day? at the end of the century (1800's) 
6. What was the war that ushered in modern warfare? World War I
7. How many American soldiers died in World War I?  130,000
8. What year was the Unknown Soldier (Soldiers) first officially honored by the United States? 1921
9. In what year was Memorial Day declared a Federal Holiday and the holiday moved from May 30 to the 4th Monday in May?   1971