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2012/05/27 05:18
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The origins of the holiday have been debated throughout much of our nation's history, but we all recognize Memorial Day as a time to honor our war dead and as the unofficial kickoff of the summer...
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2012/05/27 04:52
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Written byWZZM 13 ONLINE (WZZM)- Businesses and organizations are honoring veterans this Memorial Day with freebies and deals. 1,600 museums nationwide will offer free admission to military...
2012/05/27 04:44
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... their country in wartime. In that year, General John A. Logan, commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, declared May 30, as Decoration Day, a day to honor the fallen soldiers...
2012/05/27 04:14
2012/05/27 04:14
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... authentic Civil War uniforms the group is the official representative of the Grand Army of the Republic founded in Decatur, Illinois in 1866. "As a Son of a Union Veteran of...
2012/05/27 02:41
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SHERMAN, TX-Local veterans came together Saturday morning to honor those who served in World War II. More than 60 flags were placed on monuments around Ely Park in Sherman by members of the Vietnam...
2012/05/27 02:29
2012/05/27 02:29
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On this Memorial Day weekend,as they do every year, the Bend VFW and others place flags on each one of the veterans' graves at Deschutes Memorial Gardens.They estimate about 750 veterans are buried at...
2012/05/27 02:17
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Related stories: Caring for headstones is a monumental task Cemeteries hold clues to your family tree Historic cemeteries are beautiful, significant CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Before it became a federal...
2012/05/27 01:44
2012/05/27 01:44
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With graveside services, wreath-laying ceremonies, a special dedication and historical tour to honor Civil War veterans and parades, the region is formally celebrating Memorial Day weekend. Most...
2012/05/27 01:22
2012/05/27 01:22
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When it comes down to it, there is only one national holiday set aside specifically to remind Americans of what they have lost. Memorial Day's National Memorial Day Concert on the stage of the U.S....
2012/05/27 00:44
2012/05/27 00:44
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... embrace the future unless we remember the past," said Costas, speaking in front of the Grand Army of the Republic burial plot at Maplewood. Costas made special mention of Valparaiso's...
2012/05/26 23:12
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Veterans can rest a little easier at an historically black cemetery in Institute, WV. The Institute Cemetery was established In the 1800's, when blacks were not permitted to be buried in more...
2012/05/26 21:27
2012/05/26 21:27
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Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery Memorial Day Program What: A Memorial Day Program to remember and honor all military members who have served or are currently serving our Nation. Who: Keynote...
2012/05/26 21:03
2012/05/26 21:03
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May 22, 2009 Saturday, May 23: Aiken, SC: Annual Marine Corps Memorial Day Parade begins at 1:00 p.m. The parade will go down Park Avenue and then turn onto Laurens Street. Augusta, GA: Carter...
2012/05/26 20:48
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LAS CRUCES — It's supposed to be much more than just a day off from work, a day to grill outdoors, a day just to kick back.Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died serving the...
2012/05/26 16:30
2012/05/26 16:30
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... 1868, three years after the Civil War ended, the head of an organization of Union veterans—the Grand Army of the Republic—established Decoration Day. It was meant as a time for the nation to...
2012/05/26 15:06
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The following events are taking place around Iowa this Memorial Day weekend: 1. "Remembering Our Fallen" Display, May 24-28, Clermont Opera House, 400 Mill Street, Clermont. 2. Ground Breaking...
2012/05/26 14:02
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Memorial Day 2012 will be observed as usual over a three day period. On Saturday, May 26, flags will be placed on Veterans graves at White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Members from VFW Post 1984,...
2012/05/26 11:46
2012/05/26 11:46
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While visiting the Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery in Summit Hill, Jeffrey A. Gangaware, 14, remembers the sacrifices of all veterans as he places a flag at the grave of his grandfather, Lester...
2012/05/26 09:50
2012/05/26 09:50
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The panels listing the names of the 957 Manteca men who served in World War II are being dedicated on Memorial Day. Penny Wilson, commander of the Manteca American Legion Post 249, will be master of...
2012/05/26 08:25
2012/05/26 08:25
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Advertisement For American Legion Post 62 Commander Jake Garcia, the idea behind Memorial Day is simple. “It’s to respect and honor the fallen members of the military,” Garcia said. Craig and...