Memorial Day Essay Examples
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My Memory of Memorial Day
Memorial Day
I remember my days back in Hollister. A small town of only about 35,000 people located in San Benito County. My older sister was highly involved in community projects. Despite living in Campbell with us, she was still highly involved in Hollister community service. She helped set up the carnival that came to the fairgrounds…
A Way to Remember Private First Class Foster Joseph Sayers
Courage
Memorial Day
Military
Background In the small town of Blanchard, Pennsylvania a monument can be found that celebrates Private First Class Foster Joseph Sayers (PFC) and recognizes local veterans. In front, a large American flag that overlooks a body of water along with miles of wilderness. In the background, a row of flags flying so elegantly in the…
The Attempt to Take Down A Part of Our History
Logos
Memorial Day
Pathos
A little over two years ago, four people came forth and said that the cross in Bayview Park offended them and they wanted it to be taken down. This is not what should be done. The main reason being that the cross has played a big role in Pensacola’s history. Dating back to over seven…
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Holiday
Observances: U.S. military personnel that passed away in service
Frequency: Annual
Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, began during the American Civil WarAmerican Civil WarThe election of Abraham Lincoln, a member of the antislavery Republican Party, as president in 1860 precipitated the secession of 11 Southern states, leading to a civil war.https://www. › event › American-Civil-WarAmerican Civil War | Causes, Definition, Dates, History, & Facts when citizens placed flowers on the graves of those who had been killed in battle. After World War I, it came to be observed in honour of those who had died in all U.S. wars, and its name changed to Memorial Day.Mar 20, 2022
Variations of red, white and blue are always welcome on Memorial Day. We also love the idea of using military shades of green to signify respect and remembrance of American soldiers and military members. We’ve included six official Pantone colors that we think are great options for Memorial Day.May 21, 2020
