Each year, on the last Monday in May, Americans pause to remember the brave individuals who gave their lives in service to the United States. But how did this tradition begin, and why is it such an important part of our national identity? The history of Memorial Day...
Memorial Day, often associated with barbecues and the unofficial start of summer, holds a far deeper significance rooted in the sacrifices of those who fought for the ideals of freedom and unity. While the official holiday originated from the Grand Army of the...
Headquarters, Grand Army of the Republic Washington, D.C., May 5, 1868 I. The 30th day of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion,...
