Memorial Day Gathering at Greenville Cemetery in Greenville, Maine, 1923-1925
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Beginning in 1868, May 30 was adopted as "Decoration Day," a day 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 was broadened to honor the dead of all America's wars. This photo shows people in Greenville, Maine, at a Memorial Day commemoration in the local cemetery.
Beginning in 1868, May 30 was adopted as "Decoration Day," a day 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 was broadened to honor the dead of all America's wars. This photo shows people in Greenville, Maine, at a Memorial Day commemoration in the local cemetery.
Artifact
Photographic postcard
Subject Date
1923-1925
Creators
Unknown
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Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2021.44.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
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