Gen. John Logan ordered a day of remembrance for Civil War dead
Text of the order from Gen. John A. Logan, the commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, proclaiming the first Memorial Day May 5, 1868.
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Text of the order from Gen. John A. Logan, the commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, proclaiming the first Memorial Day May 5, 1868.
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Memorial Day Services for Craig and Steamboat Springs
On Monday, amid barbecues and sun-soaked lake outings, America will pause for a moment to remember the men and women who have died while serving in the military.