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Blight's suspicions were confirmed when after a talk he gave at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History in 2001, ...
Explore the history of Memorial Day and the African American contributions to the holiday. Learn about the true purpose and ...
Memorial Day is often associated with barbecues, parades, & the unofficial start date of summer, but it’s origin is rooted in ...
Blight, newly freed African Americans who had fought in the Civil War adorned soldiers’ graves in 1865, marking the first Memorial Day on record. Blight’s 2001 book “Race and Reunion ...
Photo: Getty Images Memorial Day began in the mid-1800s as a way to honor the people who died in the American Civil War. The ...
Juneteenth is the next federal holiday. Here's everything to know about the celebration, plus when it is and what it celebrates.
The cemetery housing the twelve Civil War heroes and their families was adopted by Vietnam veterans, who ensure the upkeep of ...
Charles Rangel, 94, dean of New York’s Congressional delegation and the first African-American to chair the House Ways and ...
Groveland hosts first Memorial Day ceremony at restored African American Cemetery Published: May 26, 2025 at 6:13 PM Tags: groveland , lake county , memorial day , black history , florida ...
When we think of the veterans, we think about the sacrifices they have made,” Norton said. “I decided, along with my ...