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HomeThe revolutionary origins of Memorial Day and its political hijacking | Liberation School

The revolutionary origins of Memorial Day and its political hijacking | Liberation School

May 31, 2016 Mark Hughes

A Memorial Day message that is not as popular with the masses.  Happy “Decoration Day”.

Source: The revolutionary origins of Memorial Day and its political hijacking | Liberation School

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