What village was designated as the official birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon B. Johnson?
- Waterloo, New York
- Columbus, Mississippi
- Sharpsburg, Maryland
- Charleston, South Carolina
Answer
The correct answer is A) Waterloo, New York.
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