Memorial Day, for the most part ... that would impress the Union victors of the Civil War, spurring them to formally honor the Northern dead. These volunteer associations, drawing many of their ...

The holiday started as Decoration Day in 1868, to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. After World War I, the day was expanded to honor those who died in all American wars.

“It is wonderful to see Alexandria's 68 Vietnam War fallen heroes remembered by ... “Every Memorial Day we honor our past Commanders who are buried in this cemetery,” said Post 24 Commander ...