Charleston’s 1865 Memorial Day: A Bold Act of Remembrance The first Memorial Day wasn’t created by Congress or a president—it was born from the determination of newly freed African Americans ...

The Forgotten Story Of How Freed African Americans Helped Create Memorial Day. One of the earliest known celebrations of Memorial Day can be traced back to formerly enslaved persons and white ...

The first national commemoration of Memorial Day is reported as May 30,1868. However, African Americans began honoring fallen soldiers in May 1865 in a commemoration that hasn't always gotten credit.

One of the earliest Memorial Day observances occurred on May 1, 1865. Skip Navigation. ... Black American orators used Memorial Day speeches to challenge efforts to rehabilitate the Confederate cause.

Groveland hosts first Memorial Day ceremony at restored African American Cemetery 10 veterans known to be buried at Oak Tree Hill Union Colored Cemetery of Taylorville Emily McLeod , Anchor/Reporter ...

One of the earliest Memorial Day observances occurred on May 1, 1865. Skip Navigation. ... Black American orators used Memorial Day speeches to challenge efforts to rehabilitate the Confederate cause.

One of the earliest Memorial Day observances occurred on May 1, 1865. Skip Navigation. ... Black American orators used Memorial Day speeches to challenge efforts to rehabilitate the Confederate cause.

One of the earliest Memorial Day observances occurred on May 1, 1865. Skip Navigation. ... Black American orators used Memorial Day speeches to challenge efforts to rehabilitate the Confederate cause.

One of the earliest Memorial Day observances occurred on May 1, 1865. Skip Navigation. ... Black American orators used Memorial Day speeches to challenge efforts to rehabilitate the Confederate cause.