show moreThe humble beginnings to Duluth’s Memorial Day observances
At Duluth’s first Decoration Day, a little more than 200 people gathered in the area that is now the canal in Canal Park and walked with a trio of fife and drum players into Park Point and to the cemetery. There was an orator, the “Declaration of Independence” was read and residents sang patriotic songs.
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Army Sgt. Cody Kraskey (left) and PFC Jake Birdseye salute as SSg. Lance Meyer raises the American and a POW-MIA flag to half-staff during the rededication of the Gary-New Duluth Veterans Memorial Monday morning (Steve Kuchera / skuchera@duluthnews.com)
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