Archive for May 28th, 2011
The Origin of Memorial Day
Since May 5, 1868, Americans have observed Memorial Day celebrations. It was first observed through a general order, decreed by General John Logan, National Commander of the Grand Army of the Republic. Memorial Day was first observed for the war dead several weeks later, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate […]
Russ Baldwin | May 28, 2011 | Comments 0
