Quote by John Linder
While tributes to Americans who had lost their lives in battle had

While tributes to Americans who had lost their lives in battle had been held in a number of towns across the nation, one of the more well-known stories about the beginnings of Memorial Day is the story about General John Logan. – John Linder

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It is simply a fact that the birth rate of our illegal immigrants exceeds that of our legal residents. – John Linder

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Our soldiers have nobly fought to protect freedom since our countrys birth, and have fought to protect those that could not protect themselves, even in foreign lands when called upon. – John Linder

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Nowadays, many Americans have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. At cemeteries across the country, the graves of the fallen are sadly ignored, and worse, neglected. – Allen West

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From 1971 onwards, the Memorial Day holiday was officially observed on the last Monday in May and became the unofficial start of the summer, with barbecues, blockbuster movie openings and mattress sales. – Allen West

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Its always the generals with the bloodiest records who are the first to shout what a hell it is. And its always the war widows who lead the Memorial Day parades. – Paddy Chayefsky

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