Until 1971, it was known as "Decoration Day." The years following the end of the Civil War in 1865 saw ... The idea was to honor the war's dead by decorating the graves of Union soldiers.

It was a long war.” The Decoration Day program will be held in the shadow of Iowa’s first Civil War monument. It was built to honor 15 soldiers from the area who died in the war.

As the United States was in the early months of the Spanish American War, Decoration Day, or Memorial Day ... The demonstration in honor of the dead heroes was at once the most imposing and ...

Over time, Decoration Day expanded to honor all American military ... rooted in post-Civil War traditions of honoring the war dead. It is distinct from Veterans Day, focusing solely on those ...

The first observance of Decoration Day honored soldiers who died in the Civil War, the deadliest war ... many in the South where the bulk of the war dead were buried, have been linked to the ...

Over the years, the meaning of Decoration Day evolved, gradually expanding from a commemoration of Civil War dead to a day to honor fallen members of U.S. armed forces from all wars, says the ...

The origins of Memorial Day can be found in the hearts of grieving families after the Civil War. Casualties were felt ... This inspired the idea of formal “Decoration Day” events.

The origins of Memorial Day can be found in the hearts of grieving families after the Civil War. Casualties were felt ... This inspired the idea of formal “Decoration Day” events.

June 3 is when Kentucky and Tennessee honor the dead from the Civil War, and Tennessee calls it Confederate Decoration Day. Yes. A bill to stop celebrating Confederate Memorial Day and designate ...

The origins of Memorial Day can be found in the hearts of grieving families after the Civil War. Casualties were felt ... This inspired the idea of formal "Decoration Day" events.