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Memorial Day isn’t just about cookouts and long weekends. It’s a day carved out to remember the men who gave their lives so the rest of us could live in freedom. Over the years, this day has been marked by powerful words, solemn poems, and reflections that still resonate – the classics. And especially now, these classics matter even more, as we watch American strength being tested from within.
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Below are a few timeless pieces that capture the spirit of Memorial Day and a look back at what this day has always meant to so many Americans.
Oliver Wendell Holmes – Memorial Day Speech, 1884
“In our youth, our hearts were touched with fire.”
One of the most iconic Memorial Day speeches ever delivered. Holmes reminds us that those who fight carry not only weapons but also deep conviction.
“On The Slain at Chickamauga” by Herman Melville
A poetic tribute to both victory and loss, Melville honors those who fell in battle, not just for what they did, but for the great purpose and will that fueled their sacrifice.
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President Calvin Coolidge – Arlington Address, 1924
A century ago, Coolidge reflected on the Civil War and World War I, and captured the deeper meaning of Memorial Day. His words resonate today as we fight to save America.
The Origins and Traditions of Memorial Day
Long before it became a weekend for barbecues and mattress sales, Memorial Day was born from the blood and heartbreak of the Civil War. With over 750,000 Americans dead, the country had to find a way to grieve, to honor the fallen, and to make sense of the cost. That’s where this day comes from, and that’s why it still matters.
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As we close out this Memorial Day “classics” tribute, we want to wish all our readers a safe, peaceful holiday. Take time to enjoy your family, your freedom, and the simple things that we sometimes take for granted. And most importantly, take a moment to remember those who fought and died so we could live in a country worth fighting for. Their sacrifice is the reason we’re here, and we don’t forget that.
Happy Memorial Day from all of us.
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