Gen. John A. Logan Gave America Memorial Day. Why He Was Forgotten

Gen. John A. Logan Gave America Memorial Day. Why He Was ForgottenPhoto: Military.com

Gen. John A. Logan served from Vicksburg to Atlanta, fought for equal rights after the Civil War and established Decoration Day to honor the fallen.

Why this matters for military families

Directly impacts active-duty service members, deployment schedules, and operational readiness across branches.

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