Memorial Day share 42 days ago by Richard For a lot of Americans, today is a day of cook outs and fun and a day off from work. But I’d like to talk a little bit about the real purpose of Memorial Day. Originally started as a way to honor Union soldiers who died in the American Civil War, the holiday was known as Decoration Day until it was ... A Dude's Guide - adudesguide.com · Rank: 136,639 · 1 reference | Napoleon House share 85 days ago by Chris Napoleon House is located on Chartres Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. The house was built in 1814 by Mayor Nicholas Girod and it contained a large courtyard and balconies. The Mayor was so proud of his establishment that during a party he was hosting in 1821, he offered the house to emperor Napole ... | Beginning of US Civil War share 85 days ago by ozavalina One hundred and forty eight years ago, on April 12th, 1861, U.S. Civil War began as 11 Southern states declared their secession from the U.S., formed the Confederate States of America, and started fighting against the federal government with the attack on Fort Sumter, North Carolina. Civil War histo ... Sowing Culture - sowingculture.wordpress.com · 1 reference | |