Posted on May 30, 2018

Memorial Day - Holidays - HISTORY.com

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On May 30, 1868, Memorial Day begins when two women place flowers on both Confederate and Union graves. This is an interesting short history of Memorial Day.

Memorial Day - Holidays - HISTORY.com

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Lt Col Charlie Brown

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Many who haven't served don't understand what this holiday really is about

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

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Thank you for the history share David.

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Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen

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Great share David.

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Memorial Day - Holidays - HISTORY.com

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