Memorial Day is officially traced back to a May 1, 1865, ceremony in Charleston by newly freed Black Americans honoring Union soldiers. Learn how this tribute was erased from history and is now finally acknowledged. 

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Memorial Day is officially traced back to a May 1, 1865, ceremony in Charleston by newly freed Black Americans honoring Union soldiers. Learn how this tribute was erased from history and is now finally acknowledged. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Memorial Day is officially traced back to a May 1, 1865, ceremony in Charleston by newly freed Black Americans honoring Union soldiers. Learn how this tribute was erased from history and is now finally acknowledged. 

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Charleston’s 1865 Tribute: Memorial Day’s True Beginning

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