Post on 20-Jan-2016
transcript
by D. Fisher
The North & South Fought during the Civil War 1861-
1865
203,000 Soldiers Died Fighting
400,000 People Died of Sickness
After the War People Decorated Soldiers’ Graves
With Flags and Flowers
Decoration Day
General John Logan
National commander of the Grand Army of the
Republic
(Veterans Group)
General Order
The 30th day of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion . . .
Moina Michael 1915
Red Poppies
To Remember
The Blood of Fallen Soldiers
““Poppy RedPoppy RedWe wear in honor We wear in honor of our dead” of our dead”
Veterans Sell Poppies
Made by Disabled Veterans
Celebrations
Parades
Decorate Graves Play Taps
President Places Flowers on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Changes 1967 Decoration Day Memorial Day 1971 May 30 Last Monday in May
People Like Picnics
Indianapolis 500
500 mile race
Speeds over
200 mph