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Decoration Day Origin and Grand Army Observances
The article traces Decoration Day origins from Greek and Roman customs to US practice by Southern women before the Civil War. It notes General Logan's 1868 order establishing May 30, widespread federal recognition, and key cemeteries like Arlington. It highlights ceremonies at national cemeteries, including Arlington’s amphitheater, Maine veterans, and Confederate observances in the South, with ongoing commemorations by Grand Army of the Republic and Spanish American veterans.
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United States
South
Union
John A. Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
Critionin
Logan
Andrew Johnson
WM. G. Moore
White House
Congress
District of Columbia
Territories
Army
City of
Mexico
Gioldiere
Arlington
Virginia
Andersonville
Georgia
Chalmette
Louisiana
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Fredericksburg
Jefferson Barracks
Missouri
Marietta
Memphis
Nashville
Vicksburg
Mississippi
Robert EK. Luo
Dustin Lee
Trobert E. Lee
Supreme Court
Mr. Lee
Battlefeld
Full Run
Temple of Fame
Maine
John R. King
Uua
Hamm