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Memorial Day Disasters

Horrific History & Hauntings

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Explore the origins of Memorial Day, formerly Decoration Day, as a federal holiday to commemorate fallen soldiers. Learn about the tradition of adorning graves with flowers, dating back to ancient times and evolving during the Civil War, leading to the establishment of the Memorial Day Act.

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