“Let us then gather around their sacred remains and garland the passionless mounds above them with the choicest flowers of Springtime; let us raise above them the dear old flag they saved from dishonor.”—Gen. John A. Logan in his call for the national recognition of Decoration Day
On the last Monday of May, the United States observes Memorial Day. While it’s now a day to honor all veterans who died in service to our country, this holiday began as a day of remembrance for fallen soldiers from the Civil War.
