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 There is a Center for Memorial Day Study at Columbus [Georgia] State University, and the University of Mississippi has a Center for Civil War Research that has also spearheaded research into the roots of Memorial Day.[([[https://www.delgazette.com/opinion/columns/90413/history-of-memorial-day-in-us-is-complex|delgazette]])]
-===== Headline =====
+===== Ancient Tradition =====
+It is an ancient habit to decorate soldiers' graves with flowers.[([[https://blogs.loc.gov/picturethis/2015/05/from-decoration-day-to-memorial-day/|loc]])]
+===== American Civil War =====
+Before and during the American Civil War, soldiers' graves were adorned throughout the United States.[([[https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/memorial-day-history|history]])]
+===== Debunking Myths =====
+Many of the origin claims are unsubstantiated tales, while others are one-time cemetery dedications or funeral tributes. One scholarly endeavor in 2014 aimed to distinguish myths and one-time events from the activities that led to the creation of the official holiday.[([[https://readinfo.today/memorial-day/|readinfo]])]