Keywords: Memorial day parade
Item 30971
Memorial Day Parade, Guilford, 1911
Contributed by: Guilford Historical Society Date: 1911-05-30 Location: Guilford Media: Photographic print
Item 16673
Presque Isle Memorial Day parade, 1944
Contributed by: Presque Isle Air Museum Date: 1944-05-30 Location: Presque Isle Media: Photographic print
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Most societies have had rituals or times set aside to honor ancestors, those who have died and have paved the way for the living. Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, is the day Americans have set aside for such remembrances.
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In 1954, November 11 became known as Veterans Day, a time to honor American veterans of all wars. The holiday originated, however, as a way to memorialize the end of World War I, November 11, 1918, and to "perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations." Mainers were involved in World War I as soldiers, nurses, and workers on the homefront aiding the military effort.
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Presque Isle: The Star City - Soldiers marching in Presque Isle Memorial Day parade, 1944
"… Soldiers marching in Presque Isle Memorial Day parade, 1944 Contributed by Presque Isle Air Museum Description Soldiers marching in the…"
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John Martin: Expert Observer - Boy at Bangor post Civil War parade, 1865
"… been drilled several days before marching in the parade. Martin's descriptions and illustrations are on page 105 of his "Scrap & Sketch Book"…"
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Mike Remillard shares his in-depth knowledge of our community
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center
You will learn a lot from Mike's fascination with many topics from church organs to submarines.
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Black Lives Matter Protest Portland, Maine
by Joanne Arnold
Documenting the signage at Portland Police Station following the BLM Protests of June 2020
