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Memorial Day in Plainfield, Massachusetts: A Celebration to Remember

By LoriAustin On May 26, 2022 · 1 Comment
Memorial Day in Plainfield, Massachusetts: A Celebration to Remember A Little History on Memorial Day Celebrations General John A. Logan, who in 1868 issued a proclamation calling for “Decoration Day” Library of Congress Originally called Decoration Day, from the early tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths and flags, Memorial Day is a day for [...]
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