May 27, 2012 Memorial Day is a day to pause and offer tribute to American service men and women who gave their lives during a military conflict. Originally called Decoration Day, this holiday was established in 1865 by Black Freemen (freed slaves) after the Civil War to commemorate Union soldiers who died for the cause. Later, this federal […]
Memorial Day…Letters from Soldiers
May 29, 2011 Memorial Day or “Decoration Day” as it was first called, is tomorrow- a holiday to honor America’s fallen soldiers. It was first enacted in 1865 by former slaves to honor Union soldiers at the end of America’s Civil War. After World War I, the holiday was extended to honor all U.S.Service Members who died in military service. […]