In 1920, the American Legion adopted the red poppy as the symbol of remembrance of those who gave their lives in war.
Published: Monday, May 29th, 2023 @ 1:19 am
By: Diane Rufino
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Most of us have plans for the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend, but I wonder how many of those plans include anything to do with the true meaning of the day.
Published: Monday, May 30th, 2022 @ 1:10 pm
By: Kathy Manos Penn
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Since 1868, a day has been set aside to remember all those who died in American wars. Monday, May 30, 2022 is this year's date. My memory of Memorial Day is largely around celebrating the beginning of Summer, parties with hot dogs and watermelon, pools opening.
Published: Saturday, May 28th, 2022 @ 2:02 pm
By: Lib Campbell
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Often referred to as the "Blue Goose" because of the special colors it had been painted, it had become a "bad joke" and a financial black mark for Beaufort County.
Published: Monday, February 18th, 2013 @ 12:37 am
By: Betty Murphy
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