Date Original
1875-1878
Description
This collection contains two news clippings that discuss the Memorial Day celebrations held in Little Rock in 1875 and 1878
Biographical/Historical Note
Memorial Day, first known as Decoration Day, was officially established May 5, 1868, by General John Logan as a day to honor fallen soldiers of the Civil War. After World War I, the day was changed to remember fallen soldiers of any war.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Little Rock, Pulaski County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.010.010
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Little Rock Memorial Day news clippings, SMC.010.010
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Little Rock Memorial Day news clippings, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
