Decoration Day Founded Upon European Custom: Idea Suggested by Comrade of Civil War, Says Gen. N. P. Chipman, Formerly G. A. R. Adjutant General, Who Took It to Gen. Logan, Commander-in-Chief, Who Issued Order Establishing Observance of Day. May 30 Selected Because May 31, 1868, Fell on a Sunday. Moves to California. Many Erroneons Statements. Hears of European Gustoms. Observed at Once in 27 States. Order Establishing Observance. More General in 1860.
By FRANK INSCO WHITEHEAD.
The Washington Post (1877-1922); Washington, D.C.. 09 July 1922: 10.
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