Memorial Day - A Commemoration of Our Fallen Soldiers
Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
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Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
The origin of Memorial Day is contested. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, there are 25 cities that vie for credit as the first to celebrate the…
In 1868, Maj. General John A. Logan, a highly decorated Union Army officer during the Civil War, designated a “memorial day for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during that late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, […]
As we solemnly gather this Memorial Day to bestow our most honored respect to the many veterans and loved ones that find eternal rest in our local cemeteries, it is most heartfelt. Though there are many people visiting the greater Concord area...
Memorial Day began as a way to honor the American Civil War's fallen soldiers. Here's what you need to know about the U.S. holiday.