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     May 30, 1868

     • John A. Logan, the Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of Republic, chose May 30, 1868, as a day to decorate the graves of Union troops across the nation. From this beginning, Memorial Day is now designated as an annual day of remembrance to honor all those who have died in service to the United States during peace and war.
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   What time is the American 250 patriots marker dedicated?

   • On Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, the heroic contributions of men and women of the American Revolution will be honored by dedicating the impressive DAR American 250 Patriots Marker at 1 p.m., at the Texas Panhandle War Memorial Center on 4115 S. Georgia.

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   Where did Memorial Day come from?

   • Here is a refresher: The holiday grew out of the Civil War, as Americans — Northern, Southern, Black and white — struggled to honor the staggering numbers of dead soldiers, at least 2 percent of the U.S. population at the time. Several places lay claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day.

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   When did Memorial Day become a national holiday?

   • Congress formally changed the commemoration’s name in 1967. A few years later, the government decreed that Memorial Day should occur not on May 30 but on the last Monday of that month.

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   What is Veterans Day & why is it important?

   • Veterans Day, however, honors everyone who has served in the U.S. military. Veterans Day, observed annually on Nov. 11, was originally called Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I in 1918. The holiday was first commemorated in the United States in 1919 but was broadened in the 1950s to include all veterans.

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3. www.phillyvoice.com › museum-american-revolutionMuseum of the American Revolution to honor Memorial Day ...

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   May 19, 2024 · May 19, 2024. Museum of the American Revolution to commemorate Memorial Day weekend with crafts, performances. From May 25 through May 27, the museum will offer free admission to veterans,...

4. www.wrbl.com › news › local-newsSons- and Daughters of the American Revolution honor Memorial Day

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   20 hours ago · COLUMBUS, Ga. — Annually, Memorial Day honors those who lost their lives protecting their country.Descendants of those who served in the American Revolution gathered at Parkhill Cemetery May 27 ...

5. www.kcci.com › article › five-things-to-knowMemorial Day: Five things to know including its evolution and ...

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   3 days ago · Dennis said Memorial Day's potency diminished somewhat with the addition of Armistice Day, which marked World War I's end on Nov. 11, 1918. Armistice Day became a national holiday by 1938 and was ...

6. missar.org › 2024/05/27 › happy-memorial-day-2024Michigan Society | Sons of the American Revolution

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   1 day ago · As we celebrate Memorial Day this year, the Michigan Society of the Sons of the American Revolution takes a moment to honor the courage and sacrifice of those who have bravely served our nation. This year’s observance is particularly momentous as it preludes the 250th anniversary of American Independence, reminding us of our deep roots and ...

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8. thepoliticswatcher.com › pages › articlesThe Evolution of Memorial Day: Honoring All Fallen Soldiers

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   5 days ago · The Evolution of Memorial Day: Honoring All Fallen Soldiers. Tracing the history of Memorial Day and its significance today. Memorial Day is celebrated annually on the last Monday of May. The federal holiday, which will be marked on May 27, 2024, honors all fallen soldiers who have served in the U.S. military.

9. www.nytimes.com › article › memorial-day-historyThe Tangled Roots of Memorial Day and Why It’s Celebrated

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   3 days ago · May 25, 2024. Memorial Day weekend is among the busiest for travel in the United States and the unofficial start of summer; a day for cookouts, beach trips and auto races. But how did Memorial...

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    2 days ago · On Monday, Memorial Day, a DAR American 250 Patriots Marker will be dedicated at the Texas Panhandle War Memorial Center on 4115 S. Georgia, seen in this 2022 file photo. DAR is a nonprofit ...