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: Echoes of Remembrance: The History and Meaning of Memorial Day
Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, originated in the aftermath of the American Civil War as communities across the United States began decorating the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers and other tributes to honor their sacrifice. Formalized in 1868 by General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, the observance expanded over time to commemorate all American service members who died in any war or military action. This episode traces the holiday’s roots in grassroots mourning, its national establishment, evolution into a federal holiday, and its enduring…
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