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General John A. Logan called for a nationwide day of remembrance On May 5, 1862 – “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,” he proclaimed. The date of Decoration Day, as he called it, was chosen because it wasn’t the anniversary of any particular ... view more »
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FREE We encourage the community to come out to honor a veteran.
Website: http://www.riversidecemetery.com
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The Historic Riverside Cemetery is always open for the community to enjoy.