CWDD: Memorial Day's Civil War Roots

[Jeremy Bevard]

Memorial Day is a national holiday that often comes with an extra day off of work and warm weather after winter. While spending the day with family and friends we should all take pause to remember United States fallen military personnel. In this episode, Will and Andrew have a discussion with James Johnson and Brian Egen, from The Henry Ford, about the history of Memorial Day. We will provide you with stories of how the holiday originated and how it has evolved over time. Also, we will be telling two brothers’ stories from the Civil War and taking those moments for somber remembrance.

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Vol. VII, Episode 12 - Memorial Day's Civil War Roots