![]() ![]() He would be called a “butcher.” He was blamed for the failures of other generals. Grant had taken control of all the armies of the United States, and his strategy was to attack everywhere, at the same time. My musings were prompted by the fact that 150 years ago, the nation was finally beginning to end the struggle which would kill an estimated two percent of its population – 620,000 young Americans. ![]() Perhaps Memorial Day should be a day of solemn fasting, when citizens visit the church of their choice, or at least visit the local cemetery of their choice. Soon the bands, the kids’ sports teams and finally the fire trucks would pass by us, and the clowns throwing candy. Free balloons, friendly greetings from passers-by, a delightful spring day. Happy anticipation was certainly evident all around us. We were sitting by the curb, waiting for the parade to begin. Something about that phrase, heard for the first time, gave me pause for thought. “Have a Happy Memorial Day” the friend said, as he took his leave. ![]() ![]() Chris Pryslopski Chris Pryslopski Blogger.Bruce Dearstyne Bruce Dearstyne Blogger.Andrew Alberti Andrew Alberti Blogger.Kathleen Hulser, public historian Kathleen Hulser, public historian Blogger. ![]()
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