| Interment Location | Visited | |
|---|---|---|
| Beallsville, MD | October 4, 2024 |
The date of death on Day’s gravestone is incorrect. Although it says he died on October 30, 1996, contemporaneous newspapers including the October 30th edition of the Washington Post say that he passed away on Tuesday, October 29th.
Fast Facts
Born: October 11, 1914 in Jacksonville, Illinois
Spouse: Mary Louise Burgess Day (m. -1996)
Political Affiliation: Democratic Party
Served in Cabinet of: John F. Kennedy
Cabinet Position: Postmaster General (1961-1963)
Died: October 29, 1996 in Hunt Valley, Maryland
Cause of Death: Heart Attack
Age: 82
Interment: Monocacy Cemetery, Beallsville, Maryland
