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Remembering Sacrifice: Memorial Day and the Legacy of the Civil War

Explore the history and significance of Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, and how it commemorates the soldiers who fought and died during the Civil War. Discover the changes and traditions associated with this holiday, such as the iconic red poppies worn to remember fallen soldiers and the Indianapolis 500 race.

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Remembering Sacrifice: Memorial Day and the Legacy of the Civil War

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  1. by D. Fisher

  2. The North & South Fought during the Civil War 1861-1865 203,000 Soldiers Died Fighting 400,000 People Died of Sickness

  3. After the War People Decorated Soldiers’ Graves With Flags and Flowers

  4. Decoration Day General John Logan National commander of the Grand Army of the Republic (Veterans Group)

  5. General Order The 30th day of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion . . .

  6. Moina Michael 1915 “Poppy Red We wear in honor of our dead” Red Poppies To Remember The Blood of Fallen Soldiers

  7. Veterans Sell Poppies Made by Disabled Veterans

  8. Celebrations Parades Decorate Graves Play Taps

  9. President Places Flowers on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

  10. Changes • 1967 Decoration Day  Memorial Day • 1971 May 30  Last Monday in May

  11. People Like Picnics

  12. Indianapolis 500 Speeds over 200 mph 500 mile race

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