The tradition of honoring the memory of the men and women who lost their lives while serving our country and the tradition of wearing a red poppy evolved over the past 155 years. Originally called Decoration Day, this holiday originated when a […]
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On Monday, May 30, more than 500 people are expected to attend the Memorial Day Ceremony at the New Bern National Cemetery, located at 1722 National Avenue, at 11:00am. The Memorial Day Ceremony dates back to the days of the Civil War
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With one day left of this long weekend, what are your plans for Memorial Day? Are you teaching your children that it’s more than a fun day of BBQ and/or beach activities? Memorial Day was initially proclaimed in 1868 by General John
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