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FIRST DECORATION DAY WAS CELEBRATED IN 1868

Decoration Day, 1868

On this day in history, May 30, 1868, the first Decoration Day —
a precursor to
Memorial Day — was celebrated.

Originally known as Decoration Day, from early traditions of
decorating graves with flags, flowers and wreaths, Memorial
Day is a day for remembrance to honor those who have died
in
service to our country.

According to PBS,"This was first widely observed on May 30,
1868, to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers, by proclamation of Gen. John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the
Republic, an organization of former Union sailors and soldiers," according to PBS.

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John Alexander Logan (1826 – 1886)

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HISTORY WAS MADE ON THIS DAY IN 1868

On this day in history, May 30, 1868, the first Decoration Day —
a precursor to
Memorial Day was celebrated.

Originally known as Decoration Day, from early traditions of
decorating graves with flags, flowers and wreaths, Memorial
Day is a day for remembrance to honor those who have died
in
service to our country.

The Gossips of Rivertown: Reports on the First Decoration Day in Hudson

The First Memorial Day Was No Picnic

Sheet Music For Decoration Day

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