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Decoration Day Origins and National Cemetery Tribute
The article traces Decoration Day origins from Greek and Roman customs to its U S development led by Southern women before the Civil War, then General Logan's 1868 order, and presidential and congressional recognition. It highlights Arlington as vast and beautiful, notes Mexico and Maine graves, and recalls how veterans from Civil War to Spanish American War participate nationwide with flowers and ceremonies.
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United States
South
Union
John A. Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
Critionin
WM. G. Moore
White House
Congress
District of Columbia
Territories
Jind
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