Formerly Enslaved Black Americans Celebrate the First Decoration Day
Issue #59: American History
Memorial Day in the United States is observed on the last Monday of May. The sole purpose of Memorial Day is to honor those who died while serving in any branch of the military.
Many people mistakenly use this day to remember those family members, friends, and…
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