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War Widow's Flowers First Memorial Day Remembered
A 1868 Civil War memorial idea by John A Logan spurred May 30 as Decoration Day. The GAR founder urged nationwide services honoring Union dead, linking to today’s Memorial Day observances in many states.
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Carbondale, Ill
John A
Black Jack’ Logan
Army of the Tennessee
Logan
United States
Illinois
Grand Army of the Republic
Albert Woolson
Duluth
Minn
Washington
Richmond
Carbondale
GAR