By D. Fisher. The North & South Fought during the Civil War 1861-1865 203,000 Soldiers Died Fighting...

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by D. Fisher

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The North & South Fought during the Civil War 1861-

1865

203,000 Soldiers Died Fighting

400,000 People Died of Sickness

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After the War People Decorated Soldiers’ Graves

With Flags and Flowers

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Decoration Day

General John Logan

National commander of the Grand Army of the

Republic

(Veterans Group)

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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 . . .

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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”

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Veterans Sell Poppies

Made by Disabled Veterans

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Celebrations

Parades

Decorate Graves Play Taps

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President Places Flowers on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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Changes 1967 Decoration Day Memorial Day 1971 May 30 Last Monday in May

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People Like Picnics

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Indianapolis 500

500 mile race

Speeds over

200 mph

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