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Leaders & Legacies of the Civil War: James A. Garfield and the First Decoration Day (Encore) In-Person

The late-May holiday we call Memorial Day began after the Civil War and was then known as Decoration Day. The first Decoration Day ceremony took place in Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 1868, and the keynote speaker was Congressman/former Union General James A. Garfield. Learn more about Decoration Day and Garfield's powerful speech that day. Presented by Todd Arrington, James A. Garfield, NHS.

Date:
Wednesday, June 8, 2022 Show more dates
Time:
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Village Room
Branch:
Main
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Lifelong Learning  
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