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Civil War veteran John Kapsa's unmarked grave receives headstone after 105 years after death
The Iowa City Press-Citizen· 3 hours agoLocal Civil War veteran John Kapsa died on Saturday, Nov. 29, 1919. On Monday, May 20, the Sons of...
10 Memorial Day facts about the history of the holiday
TODAY via Yahoo News· 4 days 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· 4 hours agoThe real meaning of the holiday is meant to honor all U.S. soldiers who have died serving their...
Memorial Day vs. Veterans Day: What we celebrate in May
FOX 10 Phoenix· 2 days agoMonday, Americans will commemorate Memorial Day, as custom every May. But the reason for the holiday...
Over 27,000 American flags honor Wisconsin fallen soldiers
Houston Chronicle· 1 hour agoA Milwaukee veterans park was adorned Friday with the last of more than 27,000 American flags for a...
Memorial Day poppies honor those who died in service to their country
Herald & Review· 1 hour agoThe ...Legion typically distributes paper poppies for Memorial Day, made by members of the Disabled...
Ceremony to honor last Union soldier buried in Carlton County
The Pine Journal, Cloquet, Minn. via Yahoo News· 3 days agoMay 21—ATKINSON — The public is invited to a ceremony honoring the last Civil War Union soldier to be buried in Carlton County. Pvt.
5 THINGS TO KNOW: How did Memorial Day start and how is it observed?
McAlester News-Capital, Okla. via Yahoo News· 5 hours agoMemorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2024 will occur ...
Learn about the Erie Civil War veterans who were the first soldiers' home residents
Gannett via AOL· 3 days agoHome in 1891 and may have kept more temperate residents out of the local saloons and pool halls. "...
‘Survival’: World War II veteran from Palm Springs shares story before return to Europe
The Desert Sun via Yahoo News· 8 hours agoFor most of his life, his stories from the war went untold...War II until he detailed his experience...