"In Memory of Our Heroes," circa 1908
THF109189 / "In Memory of Our Heroes," circa 1908
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
circa 1908
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Original art by Cyrus Durand Chapman. Printed in Germany. Published by International Art Publishing Co., New York, New York and Berlin, Germany.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
92.0.97.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
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SetMemorial Day Through the Years
- 14 Artifacts
Americans first started celebrating Memorial Day in the wake of the Civil War. Since then, the holiday has evolved, although many of the traditions still exist today. These artifacts from the collections of The Henry Ford help tell the story of Memorial Day, then and now.