History
of Memorial Day History Channel Originally known as Decoration Day, a holiday in 1868 to honor
members of the armed forces who were killed during the Civil War.
General
John A. Logan's Memorial Day Order The Sons of Union Veterans
of the Civil War (SUVCW) in Springfield, Illinois, presents the full text of general
order number 11 issued on May 5, 1868 by American General John Alexander Logan
(1826-1886).
Memorial
Day Presents a collection of Internet resources on Memorial
Day, compiled by Sheryl Franklin.