“The 30th of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land...Let pleasant paths invite the coming and going of reverent visitors and fond mourners. Let no vandalism of avarice or neglect, no ravages of time testify to the present or to the coming generations that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided republic. -- from General John A. Logans declaration of the first Decoration Day, now known as Memorial Day, celebrated since 1971 on the last Monday of May. Throughout this day, WQXR brings you music selections to invite reverent visitors and fond mourners to recall all those who have died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. A safe and happy holiday to all from WQXR -- at 105.9 FM, WQXR.org, and on your device with our free app.
Posted on: Mon, 26 May 2014 10:43:08 +0000
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