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How much do you know about Memorial Day? Here are the basics: Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, was a day set aside in May for decorating the graves of soldiers who died during the Civil War. After World War I, Memorial Day became a day to honor American military members who had died in all wars, not just the Civil War. What else do you know about this special holiday? Read on to test your knowledge!  When was the first Memorial Day?  According to the  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs , General John Logan announced on May 5, 1868 that Decoration Day was to take place on May 30 as a day to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers. May 30 was chosen because flowers would be in full bloom. When was the first local observance of Memorial Day?  Several communities claim to be the originator of Memorial Day—Columbus, Mississippi; Macon, Georgia; Richmond, Virginia; and Carbondale, Illinois among them. Where is the official birthplace of Memorial

The Toyota Prius Prime continues to earn recognition for its outstanding efficiency. Most recently, the Prius Prime was awarded the  2017 World Green Car Award at the New York International Auto Show . As you can imagine, the whole team at Stevinson Toyota East was excited to hear this news, as was Jack Hollis, group vice president and general manager of Toyota division, who said: It is a great honor to see the Prius Prime named World Green Car. For global automakers like Toyota, this award is a testament to our focus on developing products that both stir the emotions and meet the mobility needs of our customers in all corners of the world. Not the first time in the winner's circle This is the 13th year for the World Car Awards, but it's not the first time Toyota has taken home such an honor. Last year, for example, the Mirai received the World Green Car Award, and in 2013, 2010, 2009, and 2006, Toyota models as varied as the Prius, GT86, and iQ were finalists o