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Memorial Day

In deep appreciation to all men and women who have served our country, and in memory of those who died,

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Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day (for decorating the graves of the Civil War dead, which decimated over 600,000 Americans, nearly 2% of the total population of the Union and Confederacy), but at the turn of the century it was designated as Memorial Day. The first observance took place on May 30, 1868. In 1971 its observance was extended to honor all soldiers who died in American wars. At Arlington National Cemetery a wreath is placed at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and each grave is decorated with a small American flag.

Michelle Malkin has roundup. TigerHawk links to the best Memorial Day Cartoon. Gateway Pundit and Jules Crittenden link to this video:

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4 Responses to “Memorial Day”

  1. Jules Crittenden » Memorial Day Says:
    May 25th, 2009 at 9:46 am

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  2. The WyBlog Says:
    May 25th, 2009 at 11:23 am

    Freedom is not free…

    In between the yard work and the barbecues we should all pause for a few moments today to remember our nation’s fallen heros. We set aside one day to honor them, they have set aside their lives to honor us. The true measure of their character is that….

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    May 25th, 2009 at 11:31 am

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  4. The Strident Conservative Says:
    May 25th, 2009 at 7:04 pm

    Freedom Is Never Free…

    “Once each May, amid the quiet hills and rolling lanes and breeze-brushed trees of Arlington National Cemetery, far above the majestic Potomac and the monuments and memorials of our Nation’s Capital just beyond, the graves of America’…