Blog Post -- Memorial Day 2021 Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. On May 5, 1868, General John A. Logan, leader of an organization for Northern … [Read more...]
Action Alert – Two Things During This Memorial Day Weekend
AFA of PA ACTION ALERT May 22, 2020 Issue Two Things - During This Memorial Day Weekend Details We are about ready to enter a Memorial Day weekend unlike any we have ever known -- no parades, no placing flags by Boy Scouts, … [Read more...]
History of Memorial Day
History of Memory Day From history.com It is unclear where exactly this tradition originated; numerous different communities may have independently initiated the memorial gatherings. Nevertheless, in 1966 the federal government declared … [Read more...]
Memorial Day 2014
AFA of PA ACTION ALERT May 25, 2014 Issue Memorial Day 2014 - Why They Died Details As we remember those who have died to make us free, our first thought should be, "What would they say if they were alive today and saw the mess the … [Read more...]