Like most American myths, the truth is much different than you've been led to believe.
i didn't know that.
Until I read this article just now, I had never heard this account of the first Memorial Day. Thank you.
Thanks for the history lesson!
I just copied a link for this article to Heather Cox Richardson’s comments section. This needs to get more exposure!!
May 1, 1865
What a great and honorable gesture and action. Thank you for pointing this out. I didn't know that either
i didn't know that.
Until I read this article just now, I had never heard this account of the first Memorial Day. Thank you.
Thanks for the history lesson!
I just copied a link for this article to Heather Cox Richardson’s comments section. This needs to get more exposure!!
May 1, 1865
What a great and honorable gesture and action. Thank you for pointing this out. I didn't know that either