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Editorial
May 29, 1935
Windham County Observer
Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
Editorial tribute to Memorial Day (Decoration Day) on May 30, honoring heroes of American wars from 1775 to 1917 who sacrificed for victory and peace, quoting U.S. Grant's 'Let us have peace,' and wishing no similar sacrifices in the future.
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"Let Us Have Peace"
THURSDAY, May 30-Decoration Day
A memorial originated after the Civil War, but today dedicated to the heroes of all Wars who rest in peace. 1775, 1812, 1846, 1861, 1898, 1917.
These brave men fought for Victory and Peace.
May their supreme sacrifice always remind us of U. S. Grant's famous--
"Let us have peace."
LEGAL HOLIDAY THURSDAY, MAY 30th
The soldiers of three wars, who will march on Memorial Day, loved peace, but gave up the pursuits of peace, because they loved their country more.
"It is the fervent wish of every American today that the future may ask no similar sacrifices of our sons, but we honor those brave ones, living and dead, who did have the courage and the patriotism to serve their country in times of need."
THURSDAY, May 30-Decoration Day
A memorial originated after the Civil War, but today dedicated to the heroes of all Wars who rest in peace. 1775, 1812, 1846, 1861, 1898, 1917.
These brave men fought for Victory and Peace.
May their supreme sacrifice always remind us of U. S. Grant's famous--
"Let us have peace."
LEGAL HOLIDAY THURSDAY, MAY 30th
The soldiers of three wars, who will march on Memorial Day, loved peace, but gave up the pursuits of peace, because they loved their country more.
"It is the fervent wish of every American today that the future may ask no similar sacrifices of our sons, but we honor those brave ones, living and dead, who did have the courage and the patriotism to serve their country in times of need."
What sub-type of article is it?
War Or Peace
Military Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Memorial Day
Decoration Day
War Heroes
Peace
U S Grant
American Sacrifices
What entities or persons were involved?
U. S. Grant
Soldiers Of American Wars
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Memorial Day Tribute To War Heroes And Call For Peace
Stance / Tone
Honoring Sacrifices And Hopeful For Future Peace
Key Figures
U. S. Grant
Soldiers Of American Wars
Key Arguments
Memorial Day Originated After Civil War, Now For All War Heroes
Heroes Fought For Victory And Peace
Their Sacrifice Reminds Of Grant's 'Let Us Have Peace'
Soldiers Loved Peace But Prioritized Country
Wish For No Future Similar Sacrifices
Honor Living And Dead Patriots