Nations Monument Arlington A Nation's Dead Resting Place
The article extols Arlington National Cemetery near Washington as a sacred memorial to Union and unknown soldiers. It recounts its history from George Washington Parke Custis to its Civil War use, the Temple of Fame, the Tomb of the Ambrose Dead, and the grand Sheridan gate, framing the site as a revered national monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alington
Virginian Hills
Washington
Georgetown
Alexandria Pike
Arlington
George Washington
George Washingon Parke Custis
Mary Lee Fitzhugh
Tie
Mary Randolph Custis
Robert EB. Lee
Megis
Arlington Cvas
Tee
Theseus
Athens
Fort Morer
Jostendine
Potomac
Congressional Library
Temple of Fame
Lincoln
Grant
Karragut
War Department
Arlington Gateway Stone Named for Tittle Phil
Fire in 1879 destroyed the Washington house but saved its relics which were moved to Arlington and placed as a gateway. The driveways converge toward the mansion and on the eastern slope lie many distinguished officers of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arlington
Memorial Day Reflections on Heroes and Liberty
The article venerates American soldiers and civilians who died or served in wars from Arlington to Manila. It notes national unity in honoring the dead, recalls battles from Shiloh to Antietam, and honors those buried across oceans as well as in local plots, linking sorrow with patriotic pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty
Arlington
Little Church Yard
Philippines
Sherman
Lee
el Caney
Dewey
Luzon
Shiloh
Chickamauga
Corinth
Antietam
Appomato
Old Abe the War Eagle of Wisconsin’s Eighth Regiment
A historical account of Old Abe the live bald eagle that accompanied the Eighth Wisconsin infantry in the Civil War. Captured with another eaglet, he became a regimental mascot, carried on campaigns, and earned fame for bravery and loyalty before his death in Madison, Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Old Abe
Eighth Wisconsin
Chief Sky
Flambeau
Daniel McCann
McCann
Eau Claire
Eighth Wisconsin Infantry
Abe
Chippewa
United States
Madison
Wis
Memorial Day Reverie by Joel Benton on May Blossoms
The poem observes Memorial Day through spring imagery and garlands. It honors heroes whose names endure on fame’s scroll, suggesting life beyond death in a peaceful, flower crowned sleep. The verse contrasts quiet beauty with wartime sacrifice, urging reverence for veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Benton
Significance of the Day Memorial reflections on sacrifice and liberty
The essay notes Memorial Day as a baptismal day for liberty, second only to Independence Day in its meaning. It honors heroes who died for country and the Constitution, linking their sacrifices to freedom and a divine spirit that elevates humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
How to Teach Patriotism in Civil War Verse
The piece argues patriotic poetry shapes lifelong loyalty and lessons for children. It cites poems like Barbara Frietichie Sheridan's Ride and The Blue and the Gray as enduring echoes. It urges teaching verses that tell heroic deeds so Decoration Day gains meaning and inspires future heroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Tireitchie
Sheridan
Decoration Day Relief For A Needy Soldier
On May 30 in the postwar era a Decoration Day procession included a sick veteran carried to the cemetery. A generous woman organized aid for his poverty stricken family, gathering food and necessities. A pension case, backed by doctors and lawyers, followed years of delay and back pay, improving his health and situation as a result of that single act.
First Memorial Service for Union Prisoners at Charleston Stockade
The first memorial service was held over the graves of Union prisoners who died at the stockade in Charleston South Carolina on May 30 1865.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
8. C
Mrs. Pinkham's Remedy Said To Cure Backache
A long testimonial column touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for chronic backache and female troubles. Letters from Mrs. C. Kienk, Mrs. E. Furton, and Mrs. Anna J. Fenstermaker claim relief, restored sleep, and renewed energy after using multiple bottles and related products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Kienk
Wells
Minn
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Pinkham
Anna J. Fenstermaker
Pine Summit, Pa
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound ad
An old newspaper blurb promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for women. It markets the product as a woman’s tonic for various female ailments and emphasizes its health benefits.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arlington Cemetery
Washington City
Anlington
AE Udi
Alexander Smith
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!