On May 5, 1868, in his capacity as commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, a veterans' organization, he issued a proclamation that "Decoration Day" be observed nationwide.
Who was the former general?

Ulysses S. Grant
William T. Sherman
John A. Logan



Answer :

It was John A. Logan and the proclamation was called "Memorial Day Order", or General Order No.11.

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