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10 Memorial Day facts about the history of the holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoWar veterans, Logan called for a national day of remembrance for fallen Civil War soldiers in 1868....
What is Memorial Day? The true meaning of why we celebrate the federal holiday
USA Today· 11 hours agoThe real meaning of the holiday is meant to honor all U.S. soldiers who have died serving their...
Civil War veteran John Kapsa's unmarked grave receives headstone after 105 years after death
The Iowa City Press-Citizen· 11 hours agoLocal Civil War veteran John Kapsa died on Saturday, Nov. 29, 1919. On Monday, May 20, the Sons of...
Memorial Day weekend: Northern Nevada events, services
Nevada Appeal· 3 days agoCommunities across Nevada will honor thousands of veterans who died in the many conflicts from...
Memorial Day vs. Veterans Day: What we celebrate in May
FOX 10 Phoenix· 3 days agoMonday, Americans will commemorate Memorial Day, as custom every May. But the reason for the holiday...
Remember The ‘Heroes’ This Holiday
The Post-Journal· 20 minutes 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 ...
‘Ready for Civil War’: Illinois Man Arrested With Bombs Posted Right-Wing Content
Rolling Stone via Yahoo News· 1 day ago“If it was up to me I would gather patriots and go to civil war against these domestic terrorist...
Learn about the Erie Civil War veterans who were the first soldiers' home residents
Gannett via AOL· 4 days agoHome in 1891 and may have kept more temperate residents out of the local saloons and pool halls. "...
Over 27,000 American flags honor Wisconsin fallen soldiers
San Francisco Chronicle· 9 hours agoA Milwaukee veterans park was adorned Friday with the last of more than 27,000 American flags for a...
15 Memorial Day activities to commemorate the holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 3 hours agoThis year, the holiday falls on ...created out of the tradition of bringing flowers to fallen...