Decoration Day, 1869, Washington DC
The Grand Army of the Republic, in 1868, inaugurated the tradition which would lead to our modern Memorial Day holiday. In 1869 (with more notice) the commemoration really took off. … Continue reading
June 1, 2023 · Leave a comment
Washington’s Lincoln: The First Monument to the Martyred President
Washington’s Lincoln: The First Monument to the Martyred President PUBLISHED: JANUARY 11TH, 2016 BY: Matthew B. Gilmore Click this to find our archive of What Once Was articles. On May … Continue reading
January 12, 2016 · 1 Comment
Washington DC History Resources 