Kenneth Davis

The history and meaning of Memorial Day

Do you know the history of Memorial Day? Historian, Ken Davis, joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the origins of Memorial Day, informal and formal, and why it's okay to celebrate and be happy on this day that is dedicated to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defence of our country.

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