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Podcast: Tales of Southwest Michigan's Past
Episode: The Origins of Memorial Day (AKA Decoration Day) & Stories from Southwest Michigan
Description: Memorial Day as we know it today traces its origins to the years following the American Civil War. Â The Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) had a lot of influence in the creation of this day, which was first known as Decoration Day form established in 1868. Â However there were ceremornies that existed in many cities across the country as early as 1866. Â
In this special Memorial Day episode I cover the origins of this day of rememberance, and take a look into history of the celebration of this holiday in the 1800's around Southwest Michigan. Â
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