1. by D. Fisher

2. The North & South Fought during the Civil War 1861-1865 203,000 Soldiers Died Fighting 400,000 People Died of Sickness

3. After the War People Decorated Soldiers’ Graves With Flags and Flowers

4. Decoration Day General John Logan National commander of the Grand Army of the Republic (Veterans Group)

5. General Order The 30th day of May, 1868, is designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion...

6. Moina Michael 1915 Red Poppies To Remember The Blood of Fallen Soldiers “Poppy Red We wear in honor of our dead”

7. Veterans Sell Poppies Made by Disabled Veterans

8. Celebrations Parades Decorate Graves Play Taps

9. President Places Flowers on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

10. Changes 1967 Decoration Day  Memorial Day 1971 May 30  Last Monday in May

11. People Like Picnics

12. Indianapolis 500 500 mile race Speeds over 200 mph