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Commentary: Remembering Memorial Day's true origins
GBH News· 5 hours agoThe procession ended at the local cemetery with a program of speeches, Bible readings, and patriotic songs, including the “Star-Spangled Banner.” It was...
On this day in history, May 23, 1900, Sgt. William H. Carney receives Medal of Honor
Fox News via Yahoo News· 4 days agoOn this day in history, Sgt. William Carney received the Congressional Medal of Honor — the first...
South Bend and surrounding areas celebrate Memorial Day with events, services, and parades
South Bend Tribune via Yahoo News· 5 days agoMemorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day, a day to honor those who lost their lives...
What is Memorial Day? The true meaning of why we celebrate the federal holiday
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 days agoThe real meaning of the holiday is meant to honor all U.S. soldiers who have died serving their country. Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day's history goes back to the< ...
Honoring the nation’s fallen servicemen is true meaning of holiday | Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette· 13 hours agoBefore it was Memorial Day, it was known as "Decoration Day," a tradition that began in the...
The Rev. Ken Postle explains the significance of the Civil War to a group of eighth-graders
The Providence Journal· 2 days agoTwenty-four eighth-graders help place flags on the graves of Civil War veterans at St. Patrick's...
The Appalachian Forager And Crosswinds, Inside Appalachia - West Virginia Public Broadcasting
West Virginia Public Broadcasting· 48 minutes agoThis week, the woman behind the popular TikTok account “Appalachian Forager” makes jam from wild...
Take time to remember Nevadans who lost their lives defending ours
Las Vegas Sun· 4 hours agoOriginally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day has its roots in the Civil War. Union General John L....
Memorial Day activities scheduled around Los Angeles
Los Angeles Times· 2 days agoMemorial Day, observed on the last Monday in May, is a federal holiday with its roots in the years following the Civil War, a tradition ...
New exhibit coming to Roanoke Island highlights lived experience during the Civil War
13 News, WVEC Hampton Roads· 5 days agoFort Raleigh National Historic Site will unveil newly installed educational exhibits along the...