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05-24-2019, 08:36 PM, (This post was last modified: 05-24-2019, 08:48 PM by L Verge.)
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Decoration/Memorial Day
I am one of those who wishes that Memorial Day (aka Decoration Day as well as other names in the South) was still observed on May 30 and that more attention was paid to its original purpose. No matter your plans this weekend, I hope you will brush up on the history of this special day.

https://www.va.gov/opa/speceven/memday/history.asp

Inspired by the meaning of the day, Francis Finch wrote this famous poem: http://www.civilwarhome.com/blueandgray.html

And one more -- legend or fact? https://www.history.com/news/memorial-da...charleston
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Decoration/Memorial Day - by L Verge - 05-24-2019, 08:36 PM
RE: Decoration/Memorial Day - by LincolnMan - 05-25-2019, 04:33 AM
RE: Decoration/Memorial Day - by Steve - 05-25-2019, 04:12 PM
RE: Decoration/Memorial Day - by LincolnMan - 05-27-2019, 06:25 AM
RE: Decoration/Memorial Day - by JMadonna - 05-25-2019, 07:00 PM
RE: Decoration/Memorial Day - by L Verge - 05-25-2019, 07:46 PM
RE: Decoration/Memorial Day - by JMadonna - 05-25-2019, 08:32 PM
RE: Decoration/Memorial Day - by LincolnMan - 06-01-2019, 11:22 AM
RE: Decoration/Memorial Day - by L Verge - 06-01-2019, 02:27 PM
RE: Decoration/Memorial Day - by Steve - 06-02-2019, 02:42 AM
RE: Decoration/Memorial Day - by LincolnMan - 06-02-2019, 08:49 AM

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