Fayetteville Arkansas Signed Von Berg Civil War Army Scout 1910 Real Photo Postcard

Memorial Day, observed on May 30th until the Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1971, originated in the post-Civil War era to honor Union soldiers who died in the conflict. By 1910, it had largely evolved into a national day of remembrance for all American military personnel who perished in service, marked by parades, ceremonies, and graveside tributes across the country.