Memorial Day

Memorial
Day was originally known as Decoration Day and was
perhaps our most solemn holiday. It was established by a
General Order issued by Gen. John Logan, the national commander of the Grand Army of the
Republic. It was first observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were
placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington
National Cemetery.

But we now see it as the beginning of summer….celebrated with parades and
picnics and fun and games and three-day sales. The Wrongologist and Ms. Oh So Right will attend a wedding.

The
change began after Congress passed the National Holiday
Act of 1971, which made the day into a three-day weekend.

Here is a photo of the Wrongologist’s father, taken in France during WWII. He was Gen. Patton’s photographer:

Let’s come together to honor those who fought, particularly those who gave their all.

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