On This Date May 30,1868- Decoration Day observed for the first time
May 30, 1868 – Decoration Day, the predecessor of today’s Memorial Day, is observed in the
United States for the first time. Meant to be a way to remember and honor those who died in the
American Civil War, it has since become an opportunity to remember all those who have served
in the United States Armed Forces and now rest from their labors.
Siku ya ukumbusho (Decoration Day) ni siku ya kwanza nchini Marekani kuadhimishwa tarehe 30 Mei 1868 na ni siku ya kwanza nchini Marekani kuadhimishwa siku ya ukumbusho. Ilianzishwa kama njia ya kuwakumbuka na kuwaheshimu wale waliokufa katika Vita vya wenyewe kwa wenyewe vya Marekani, tangu wakati huo imekuwa fursa ya kukumbuka wale wote ambao wametumikia katika Jeshi la Marekani na sasa kupumzika kutoka kazi zao.