🌺 Memorial Day: A Forgotten History

Union General John Logan founded Memorial Day, initially known as "Decoration Day," in 1868. It aimed to honor fallen comrades who fought during the Civil War. However, the true origin of the holiday, involving African-Americans in Charleston, has been largely erased from public memory.

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