Postcard, "Memorial Day," 1909
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Beginning in 1868, May 30 was proclaimed "Decoration Day" as a day for mourners to honor the Civil War dead by decorating their graves with flowers. After World War I, the observance became better known as Memorial Day, and it broadened to honor the dead of all America's wars. Memorial Day was declared a national holiday in 1971.
Beginning in 1868, May 30 was proclaimed "Decoration Day" as a day for mourners to honor the Civil War dead by decorating their graves with flowers. After World War I, the observance became better known as Memorial Day, and it broadened to honor the dead of all America's wars. Memorial Day was declared a national holiday in 1971.
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
1909
Creators
International Art Publishing Co.
Chapman, C. Durand (Cyrus Durand), 1856-1918
Place of Creation
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
89.0.540.177
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Colored ink
Technique
Chromolithography
Color
Multicolored
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