Origin of Memorial Day

This article from The Jasper News was published May 29, 1919.

It gives a detailed background of the origins of the holiday.

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On June 14, 2012 at 8:27 am jf said:

Loved the aticle. Memorial Day is such of such importance and not just students, but EVERYONE needs to know why we celebrate this holiday.

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