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history1 year ago•3 min saved

"Reevaluating Memorial Day: Origins, Meaning, and Modern Reflections"

Memorial Day, originally called "Decoration Day," was proposed by Gen. John A. Logan in 1868 to honor war dead, inspired by Southern women decorating Confederate graves. While officially started in Waterloo, N.Y., many Southern cities, including Columbus, Ga., claim to be the true birthplace. Historians argue the holiday's origins are less about who did it first and more about the widespread Confederate grave-decorating that Logan co-opted.

via The Washington Post|

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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

"U.S. Military Completes Renaming Bases, Ending Confederate Legacy"

The U.S. military has completed the renaming of nine installations that previously honored Confederate generals, with the final redesignation of Fort Gordon in Georgia to Fort Eisenhower. The renaming process was part of the recommendations made by the congressionally mandated Naming Commission, which identified items in the military named after figures from the Confederacy. The new names honor individuals such as President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Lt. Gen. Hal Moore. The Army has also renamed streets and buildings on military installations, with the goal of completing all re-designations by January 1, 2024. The cost of implementing the recommendations is estimated to be around $62.5 million.

via CBS News|

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