Origin of Memorial Day Traced From Civil War Grief and Unity
A historian credits memorial decoration arose from grief over Lincoln and the Civil War. The account traces early observances from 1865 to 1866 in Charleston, Columbus, Montgomery, Fredericksburg and Camden, leading to General Logan's 1868 order designating May 30 for decorating graves and uniting North and South in remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Lela
Abraham Lincoln
Liberty Megazine
Repub Mc
Warrentown
John Quincy Marr
Charleston
D. C
James Redpath
jJater
Redpath Lyceum Bureau
Freedmen's
Columbus
Ladies’ Aid Society
Joseph Johnston
Montgomery
Ala
Fredericksburg
Camden
Ark
John J. Murray
Waterloo
Misa
New York
Mies
Francis Miles Finch
Ithaca
N. J
Decatur, Sr
Grand Army of the Republic
John A. Logan
So Nola
Washington
Richmond
Col
Charles Wilson
Chicago
General Logan
Graves
Logan
United States
Arlington
Arlington National Cemetery
Bull Run
Rappahannock
James A. Garfield
Cleveland
Ohio
G. A. R. i Monument
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Academy of
Bmusie
Roger A. Pryor
Yellowstone Parkway Glints With Early Summer Scenes
An extended travel feature extols Yellowstone Park in June, describing Sylvan Pass as the eastern gateway, snow tunnels, and dramatic scenery. The writer recalls past visits, notes road delays for car traversals, and praises the park’s lake views and Absaroka range framing Yellowstone Lake.
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Yellowstone Park
Cady
Sylvan Pass
Steffi
Yellowstone May
Steeds
Merchantiven Aturg
Panama Canal
Sylvan
Lake Camp
Geerusalem
Yellowstone Lake
Absaroka Range
Taj Mahal
Western Newspaper Union
Blind Obedience Senator Ladd At luncheon in Farge
Senator Ladd urged outlawing war saying nations fall into blind obedience. A luncheon exchange questions how people respond to danger and government blame. The muddled remarks reference a boy named Willie and a teacher prompting a safety point about seeking help.
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Ladd
Farge
Pnet
Willie
Wille
Alaska Adopts Official Flag With Polaris and Ursus Major
The Alaskan flag features a blue field bordered in gold on three sides. In the upper right corner are Polaris and the Ursa Major constellation with its two pointers. Blue symbolizes the evening sky and sea, while gold represents Alaska’s wealth in hills and streams.
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Alaska
Polaris
Duo Gossip at Lunch Spot Sparks Mirror Trick
Gert teases Myrtle about a man with a shiny dome while Myrtle admits using his head as a mirror since they sat down. Their playful exchange centers on the gleaming reflection and their lighthearted amusement in public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle
Gert
Quote on large families and marriage norms
A fragment quotes a speaker asking about large families and replies that two or three husbands are enough for any woman, reflecting personal views on marriage and family size.
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Old Willard Hotel
G. A
Grand Army of the Respublic
Adjutant General's Office
1Ath Street
Washington, D. C
Blay
Ordora
Hamliet
Porte
Tta
Tyraneur
Arma
Oura
Jet Ua
Jet
TIL Department
John
Loran
N. FP
Chipman
A.garfield
Elmo Scott Watson
Utah
Taylorsville
Esplin
The
U. A
Clut
Fillmore
Provo
B. Y. al
India
Frice
Grand Junction
Pleasant Grove
Allah County
Geneva
American Legion
Utah Lake
Price—Carban Couny Schools
Murray—F
BE. Lodge
St. George
Washington County
Manila
Woods Cross
American Fork
Boy Scouts of
Utah County
Duchesne
Lelper
Lehi—Poultrymen
Manti
Gunnison
Ogden
Morgan Davis
Boxelder
Ogden Chamber of Commerce
Salt Lake
American Banker's Association
Beaver
Lion's Clubs
Lake City
Arizona
Coalvile
Coalville
Salt Aix
Prigbem Young
Edeo
Legan
UU. A. C
Cache Valley
Allard County
A. A
Fairview
Tureau
Garland
Boxekder
Alton
Wellsville
Kanab
Salt Lake City
Zion National Park
Murray
Nevt
V. M. Guyman
U & Marine Corps
Clouver
John A.logarn
Scenic Playgrounds OF
America
G. M. Kilbourn
Ecistica
Hunsenna Miler
Bayer Aspirin
Hanford
Vu Om
Floreston
Parkers
Beme
Phillips
Megnesia
Dhillips
Wytilks
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