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General Order No. 11 - The Birth of Memorial Day

Learn about the connection between the Milwaukee Soldiers Home and the establishment of Memorial Day through the Grand Army of the Republic.

March 12, 2026Memorial Day, Grand Army of the Republic, Civil War, Commemoration
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Milwaukee Soldiers Home
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