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About Memorial Day

Posted by Otto Knotzer on May 26, 2020 - 7:54am

About Memorial Day

Memorial Day was started by former slaves on May 1, 1865 in Charleston, South Carolina to honor 257 dead Union Soldiers who had been buried in a mass grave in a Confederate prison camp.  They dug up the bodies and worked for two weeks to give them a proper burial and gratitude for fighting for their freedom.  They then held a parade of 10,000 people led by 2,800 black children where they marched, sang and celebrated.

Otto Knotzer thank you and a happy Day for all
May 27, 2020 at 5:34am
Simon Keighley Let's never forget those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Thanks for sharing Otto.
May 26, 2020 at 9:45am
Charles Phillips Most people were never taught this well-documented historical fact about the origin of Memorial Day. Thanks for posting, Otto.
May 26, 2020 at 9:37am
Otto Knotzer thank you for sharing
May 26, 2020 at 7:56am