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5 things to know about Memorial Day, including its evolution and controversies
OregonLive.com· 6 days agoNORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service...
A Memorial Day Challenge for Pro-Palestinian Protesters
Bloomberg· 5 days agoCritics say student activists don’t understand history. The holiday offers protesters a chance to...
Remember The ‘Heroes’ This Holiday
The Post-Journal· 5 days agoThe original proclamation in 1868 was made by General John Logan, Commander in Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. It would be known as “Decoration Day” and was meant to honor the union ...
On Long Island, a day to solemnly honor veterans
Newsday· 2 days agoMore than 600,000 Union and Confederate soldiers were killed. President Joe Biden joined military officials to place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown...
Opinion: Lincoln's role in the origins of Memorial Day
Stamford Advocate· 3 days agoAt the Battle of Gettysburg in early July 1863, about 150,000 Americans spent three days on farmland...
Metro Detroiters celebrate Memorial Day
Detroit News· 2 days agoWatching the city's annual Memorial Parade Monday was both a walk down memory lane and a family affair for Lora Baiz, 33. "I've been coming to the parade...
Pool: Remember what Memorial Day is about
The Longview News-Journal· 2 days agoThis column will go to press on Memorial Day. Memorial Day is not the day when we say “Thank you for your service” to veterans. Originally it was...
Staten Island Memorial Day Parade 2024: 181 photos
Staten Island Advance· 2 days agoDespite rain in the forecast, hundreds of residents gathered along Forest Avenue to remember the fallen at the 105th annual Staten Island Memorial Day...
Local News | Longmont-area Memorial Day ceremonies thank veterans for their service
Daily Times-Call, Longmont, Colo. via Yahoo News· 2 days agoMay 27—The Longmont community paid respects to departed U.S. military veterans at Memorial Day services on Monday. Ceremonies were held Monday morning throughout the Longmont area at Stephen ...
On Long Island, a day to solemnly honor veterans
Newsday· 2 days agoMore than 600,000 Union and Confederate soldiers were killed. In New York, 16 state landmarks will be illuminated red, white and blue in honor of the...
