Memorial Day Collection

Betsy Ross making the first American flag (colour litho)
3094011 Betsy Ross making the first American flag (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Betsy Ross making the first American flag)

Christening party on U.S.S. Recruit, 30 May 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Christening party on U.S.S. Recruit, 30 May 1917. A view from the U.S.S. Recruit, a fake battleship built in Union Square

Mrs. Hugh [i.e. Hugo] Johnstone, 30 May 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Mrs. Hugh [i.e. Hugo] Johnstone, 30 May 1917. Captain Charles Albert Adams (1846-1929) (left), a U.S. naval officer who served as the commander of the USS Recruit

Capt. & Mrs. Mitchel, Jack Adams, May 31 1917 (date created or publishd later). Creator: Bain News Service. Capt
Capt. & Mrs. Mitchel, Jack Adams, May 31 1917 (date created or published later). Captain Charles Albert Adams (1846-1929), a U.S

Junior Naval Scouts on U.S.S. Recruit, 30 May 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Junior Naval Scouts on U.S.S. Recruit, 30 May 1917. Members of the Junior Naval Scouts aboard the U.S.S. Recruit, a fake battleship built in Union Square

Mayor Mitchel boarding U.S.S. Recruit, 30 May 1917. Creator: Bain News Service
Mayor Mitchel boarding U.S.S. Recruit, 30 May 1917. New York Mayor John Purroy Mitchel (1879-1918) boarding the U.S.S. Recruit, a fake battleship built in Union Square

Daisies gathered for Decoration Day, May 30, 1899, (1899?). Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Daisies gathered for Decoration Day, May 30, 1899, (1899?)

An American town and its way of life, Southington, Conn. 1942. Creator: Charles Fenno Jacobs
An American town and its way of life, Southington, Conn. The Memorial Day parade moving down the main street. The small number of spectators is accounted for by the fact that the towns war factories

The bronze fisherman, a memorial to men lost at sea... Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Gloucester, Massachusetts. The bronze fisherman, a memorial to men lost at sea. Each year flowers are placed at the feet of the fisherman

Memorial services for a fisherman lost at sea, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Gloucester, Massachusetts. Memorial services for a fisherman lost at sea. The fishermans widow is tossing a bunch of flowers into the sea

Memorial services for fishermen lost at sea, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Gloucester, Massachusetts. Memorial services for fishermen lost at sea. Citizens gathered on the banks near the sea

Possibly: Memorial Day, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
[Untitled photo, possibly related to: Gloucester, Massachusetts. Memorial Day, 1943. Girl scouts attending the Memorial services]

Memorial Day, Gloucester, Massachusetts, 1943. 1943. Creator: Gordon Parks
Gloucester, Massachusetts. Memorial Day, 1943. Memorial services for fishermen lost at sea. Here relatives of fishermen wait their turn to toss flowers into the water

Memorial Money Bank, c. 1940. Creator: Nicholas Amantea
Memorial Money Bank, c. 1940

The Unknown Warriors Grave, Westminster Abbey (b / w photo)
3093992 The Unknown Warriors Grave, Westminster Abbey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Unknown Warriors Grave, Westminster Abbey)

MEMORIAL DAY POSTER. Honor the Brave. American recruitment poster showing a parade of veterans and soldiers for Memorial Day, 30 May 1917. Lithograph poster, 1917

Sadness: Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster
Sadness - Inspirational Quote and Motivational Poster. It reads: One must not let oneself be overwhelmed by sadness. ~ Jackie Kennedy

MEMORIAL DAY, c1936. Memorial Day poster honoring American veterans, c1936

BOY SCOUT, 1943. A Boy Scout at a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. Photograph by Esther Bubley, May 1943

American flags placed in the front of headstones at Arlington National Cemetery
May 30, 2011 - American flags placed in the front of headstones at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day

American Flags hang in the Amphitheatre at Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia
May 31, 2010 - American Flags hang in the Amphitheatre to commemorate Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery

A grave site at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial in Belleau, France
May 24, 2014 - A grave site can be seen as U.S. Marines and their French counterparts gather at Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial in Belleau, France

The American Flag rests in front a headstone
May 25, 2006 - Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines from across the Washington D.C. joined forces to place over 227, 000 flags at the front of headstones at Arlington National Cemetery

American flags rest in front of headstones at Madingley American Cemetery
Cambridge, England, May 31, 2004 - Some 3, 812 American World War II veterans were remembered during Memorial Day at the Madingley American Cemetery

Memorial Day Wreath-laying ceremony
May 26, 2008 - During a Memorial Day Wreath-laying ceremony at the Air Force Memorial Chief Master of the Air Force Rodney J

An Army soldiers backpack overflows with small American flags
May 27, 2010 - An Army soldiers backpack overflows with small American flags during the Flags In ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia

TOMB OF THE UNKNOWNS. Boy Scouts at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. Photograph, 27 May 1922

MEMORIAL DAY, 1868. Orphan children laying wreaths and strewing flowers on the graves of Civil War dead at Arlington Cemetery, Virginia

CIVIL WAR: VETERANS, 1876. Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic adorn the statue of Abraham Lincoln with northern pines and palmettos, a gift from South Carolina

USA, Indiana, Indianapolis. Close-up of picnic basket and colorful blanket. Credit as: Wendy Kaveney / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

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Festooning a Civil War memorial statue on Decoration Day in New York City, 1880s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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African-American veteran giving children a history lesson on Decoration Day, 1881. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

American flags on tombs of American Veterans on Memorial Day, Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, Louisville, Kentucky (Blur Effect)On National Register of Historic Places

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"Remembering the Sacrifice: Memorial Day Through Time" As we commemorate Memorial Day, let us reflect on the rich history and profound significance of this solemn occasion. From Betsy Ross meticulously crafting the first American flag to Charles Fenno Jacobs capturing the essence of Southington, Conn. , in 1942, these images transport us back in time. Gordon Parks' poignant photographs from Gloucester, Massachusetts, in 1943 remind us of the brave fishermen lost at sea. The bronze fisherman memorial stands as a testament to their courage and serves as a reminder that freedom often comes at a great cost. The memorial services held for these men further emphasize our duty to honor their memory. Nicholas Amantea's Memorial Money Bank from around 1940 reminds us that even small gestures can hold deep meaning when it comes to commemorating those who have served, and is through such acts of remembrance that we ensure their sacrifices are never forgotten. The Unknown Warriors Grave at Westminster Abbey stands as an eternal tribute to all those who gave their lives defending our freedoms. This black-and-white photograph captures the somber atmosphere surrounding this hallowed ground. Closer to home, Stones River National Battlefield and Cemetery in Murfreesboro Tennessee serve as reminders of the countless lives lost during times of conflict. As cannons stand guard on Memorial Day, we are reminded not only of past sacrifices but also our responsibility to protect and preserve peace for future generations. On this day dedicated to honoring fallen heroes, let us come together as a nation united by gratitude and respect for those who made the ultimate sacrifice. May their legacy live on forever in our hearts and may we strive each day towards creating a world worthy of their sacrifice.