Was Memorial Day Created By Former Slaves to Honor Union War Dead?

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David Mikkelson

May 27, 2013 One legend associated with the creation of Memorial Day holds that it was started by former slav ...

Did Kamala Harris Tweet 'Enjoy the Long Weekend' Before Memorial Day?

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Dan MacGuill

Jun 1, 2021 The vice president was castigated by right-wing commentators for failing to mention the ethos be ...

Bernie Sanders Naps at Memorial Day Event

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Dan Evon

May 31, 2016 A photograph that appears to show the Democratic presidential candidate napping at a Memorial Da ...

Man Arrested for Driving Through Memorial Day Display

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Dan Evon

May 30, 2016 Anthony Burrus was charged with criminal mischief for destroying a veteran's memorial in Henders ...

Why Are Coins Left on Gravestones in Cemeteries?

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Barbara Mikkelson

Aug 20, 2013 Modern tradition holds that leaving coins on military graves denotes visits from living soldiers.

Did President Obama Decline to Lay Wreaths on Memorial Day?

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David Mikkelson

May 25, 2010 Critics falsely claimed that Barack Obama was the only U.S. president not to lay a wreath at Arl ...