From Decoration Day to Memorial Day: A Deep Dive into the Holiday’s Evolving Name and Significance
The Origins of Decoration Day: A Nation’s Grief Transformed Memorial Day, a day of solemn remembrance for those who died serving in the U.S. military, wasn’t always known by that name. Its origins lie in the poignant and deeply felt traditions of Decoration Day, a time when communities across the nation gathered to adorn the … Read more