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Newspaper
Bemidji Pioneer
Location
Bemidji, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1971
Page
1
The piece reflects on Memorial Day as a long standing observance now tied to ongoing war efforts for over six years, contrasting it with Thanksgiving Labor Day and Veterans Day. It cites Thucydides and Pericles to underscore enduring tribute as the death toll rises and national memory deepens.
The 423 widows of Civil War veterans remain alive on Memorial Day. VA records name the oldest Loudie Harper at 104 and Minnie Harper at 57 as the youngest. Most widows are 70 or older, with pensions of $70 monthly for those 70 plus, and other benefits.
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