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This weekend is designated by our nation as Memorial Day Weekend.  For many it marks the beginning of Summer and is often celebrated with camping, cookouts, and beach trips.  It's origin is much more somber and serious in nature. While established as a federal holiday in 1971, Americans began to recognize Memorial Day in 1868. Originally known as “Decoration Day” the holiday started with communities coming together to decorate the graves of those who died during military service. We will take some moments in our services this Sunday, to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we might freely worship and we will pray for our nations “Gold Star Families”. While this weekend is important to Americans for the reasons mentioned above, this weekend is also celebrated by the Church around the world.  This Sunday, PENTECOST SUNDAY, marks the outpouring of the HOLY SPIRIT, 50 days after JESUS' resurrection! We will celebrate the HOLY SPIRIT'S outpouring and HIS continual work and presence with us.  We will also look to GOD's Word and see HIS purpose, that the HOLY SPIRIT would be an active in “All of Life”, for those who follow JESUS. I will also interview our own Cindy Schirle!  She will share her journey of following the leading of the HOLY SPIRIT in “All of Life”, especially into the workplace.  I'm praying you'll make plans now to join us as we celebrate with brothers and sisters around the world the outpouring of the HOLY SPIRIT and HIS work today in HIS people! Pastor Joe Still ____________________________________ Connect with us: Website: http://www.riverbluff.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RiverbluffChurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riverbluffchs/ How can we pray for you? http://www.riverbluff.org/help/prayer-request Give to the Kingdom work of Riverbluff Church: http://www.riverbluff.org/give

Remembering the core of why you exist and your purpose as an individual or a culture requires intentional remembrance. AND, ReMembering is a process for the future of who you hope to become.  Jason explores the transformative power of "active remembrance," offering leaders a strategic blueprint to align core organizational identity with future execution. For Full Show Notes Visit: https://www.jasonvbarger.com/podcast/remember-who-you-are-becoming/ Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! Summary: In a fast-paced commercial landscape dominated by continuous systemic distraction, how do elite executives anchor their organizations while successfully driving innovation? In this episode of The Thermostat, Jason V Barger handles the profound practice of structural remembrance, demonstrating how looking backward at your core roots is the essential first step to moving forward effectively. This conversation moves beyond standard management advice to deconstruct the active process of what it means to ReMember. Jason breaks down the dual responsibility facing modern leaders: the cognitive requirement to recall exactly why an enterprise exists, paired with the structural assembly needed to align everyday habits with a future vision. Drawing on historical frameworks like Memorial Day and insights from his second book, Jason challenges leaders to shift their attention away from safe, repetitive patterns to build a highly connected corporate culture. Essential listening for C-Suite executives, HR directors, and managers focused on leadership in teams, this episode offers a practical five-part framework to reframe corporate narratives, hone non-negotiable priorities, and ensure that who you are becoming is explicitly aligned with your foundational purpose. Episode Notes & Timestamps: [00:00] Intro: Jason introduces the spirit of remembrance and the necessity of stepping back to evaluate the long-term journey. [00:01] Setting the Temperature: A reflection on 330+ episodes and the ongoing dedication to breathing good oxygen into leadership spaces globally. [00:03] The Origin of Memorial Day: Tracing the history of Decoration Day (1868) as a cultural blueprint for tracking foundational roots and honoring corporate sacrifice. [00:04] The 3 PM Pause: An analysis of the national moment of silence as a operational metaphor for executive self-reflection and recalibration. [00:07] Deconstructing "ReMember": Insights from Jason's second book on returning to core purpose while actively assembling a participatory, forward-looking future. [00:09] 1. Clarifying Future Identity: Why leaders who aim at nothing hit it every time, and how to explicitly describe your target organizational identity. [00:10] 2. Building Intentional Habits: Auditing how your team thinks, acts, and interacts daily to prevent institutional complacency and comfortable regressions. [00:12] 3. Process Over Results: Understanding why sustainable revenue and performance metrics are simply the downstream outcomes of intentional human development. [00:13] 4. Reframing the Inner Narrative: Strategies to break out of repetitive, risk-averse internal dialogue to focus on collective innovation and possibility. [00:15] 5. Honing Priorities: Dispelling the myth of multitasking and why high-performing teams must narrow their focus to 3-5 core objectives. [00:16] Active Renewal: A closing call to action on carrying the best elements of your past to co-create a resilient enterprise ecosystem. Key Takeaways for Leaders: Identity-Driven Habits: Ensure your daily operational habits and communication structures actively back up the aspirational culture you claim to build. Input Management: Focus directly on the development of your workflows and people; when you protect the input, the performance metrics take care of themselves. Radical Focus Restriction: Overcome organizational exhaustion by ruthlessly eliminating peripheral noise and committing fully to 3-5 strategic priorities. Listen to the full episode and access show notes at: https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/remember-who-you-are-becoming/ Bio: Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice.   Connect: Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2026 Effective! Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason

A reflective essay on the danger, drama, and cultural memory surrounding the Indianapolis 500 A Childhood Memory That Was Real Your memory is not exaggerated at all. The Indianapolis 500 really was considered extraordinarily dangerous for much of its history, and part of the fascination — especially from the 1930s through the 1970s — was precisely that mixture of speed, courage, patriotism, spectacle, and risk. For many Americans, especially in Indiana and throughout the Midwest, "The 500" was almost a sacred ritual of late May and Memorial Day weekend. Families gathered around radios and later televisions. Drivers became folk heroes. Yet underneath the celebration was a very real awareness that somebody might not come home alive. The Danger Was Very Real In the early decades of the Indy 500, fatalities were tragically common. The cars were primitive compared to modern standards. Drivers sat in open cockpits with little protection. Fuel tanks could rupture. Fires were frequent. Helmets and safety systems were minimal. The speeds were astonishing for the technology of the time. Drivers were viewed almost like test pilots or gladiators. Newspapers often described them as fearless men willing to risk everything for glory and victory. Over the history of the race, dozens of drivers, mechanics, and others connected to the event lost their lives either during the race itself, in practice sessions, or during qualifying. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway earned a reputation as both legendary and unforgiving. The Famous Driver Many People Remember One of the most famous tragedies involved Bill Vukovich, one of the greatest drivers in Indianapolis history. Vukovich was killed during the 1955 Indianapolis 500 while leading the race. His death shocked the racing world because many believed he was virtually unbeatable at the Speedway. For fans of that generation, Vukovich's death became symbolic of the terrible cost of speed. Other legendary names connected with the dangerous years of Indy racing included Jimmy Bryan, Swede Savage, Tony Bettenhausen, Eddie Sachs, and Dave MacDonald. The 1964 crash involving Eddie Sachs and Dave MacDonald was especially horrifying and helped force major changes in racing safety. Part of the Appeal Was the Risk Modern audiences sometimes forget how much danger shaped the mythology of automobile racing. People did not generally watch hoping someone would die. But the awareness that disaster could happen at any moment created enormous drama. Drivers were admired because they knowingly faced danger. The tension between triumph and tragedy became part of the emotional power of the event. That same atmosphere surrounded early aviation, boxing, mountain climbing, and many frontier-style pursuits. America admired daring. Decoration Day and Memorial Day Your recollection of "Decoration Day" is historically important. Before Memorial Day became more commercialized, it carried a deeper spirit of remembrance, sacrifice, courage, and national identity. The Indianapolis 500 became closely linked with that atmosphere. In many ways, the drivers themselves symbolized a particular American ideal: boldness, innovation, toughness, and the willingness to risk everything. For boys growing up in Indiana, hearing the roar of the engines and the dramatic radio broadcasts made the race feel larger than life. Safety Changed the Sport Modern IndyCar racing is dramatically safer than it once was. Improvements include energy-absorbing walls, fire-resistant suits, advanced helmets, enclosed survival cells, safer fuel systems, and highly trained emergency medical teams. Fatalities are now far rarer than in earlier generations, although racing still involves real danger. Ironically, some longtime fans believe that as safety improved, part of the old mystique disappeared. The sport became more technical and less mythic. A Story Worth Sharing Your memory touches something bigger than racing itself. The Indianapolis 500 represented a period in American culture when courage and danger were publicly intertwined. Heroes were often people who accepted enormous personal risk in pursuit of excellence. The deaths were not celebrated, but the willingness to face danger was deeply respected. For many young people growing up in Indiana and across America, the Indianapolis 500 became part sport, part mythology, and part national memory — a dramatic yearly reminder of speed, ambition, courage, and the unpredictable nature of life itself. "Back home again in Indiana…" became more than a song. For generations, it was part of the emotional soundtrack of courage, memory, and American storytelling.

James Golden aka Bo Snerdley and historian Dean Karayanis explore the solemn origins and cultural significance of Memorial Day, moving from its post-Civil War roots as Decoration Day to its current status as a time for national reverence. The conversation transitions into a critical analysis of contemporary leadership, featuring skepticism toward Pope Francis's recent apologies regarding historical slavery and his warnings about artificial intelligence. Furthermore, the participants dissect Donald Trump's diplomatic approach to Iran and the internal friction within the Democratic Party following a disappointing election autopsy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1353: Memorial Day travelers are hitting the road in record numbers while automakers roll out massive incentives to move inventory.Show Notes with links:Memorial Day originated in the aftermath of the Civil War as "Decoration Day"—a time for communities to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers—and later evolved into a federal holiday honoring all American military personnel who have died in service. An estimated 45 million Americans are packing up for Memorial Day weekend, and 87% of them are doing it the old-fashioned way: by car. Even with higher gas prices, travelers are choosing the road, the snacks, and the “are we there yet?” energy.AAA projects a record 45 million travelers will go 50+ miles from home, up 0.4% from last year.About 39.1 million people will travel by car, despite gas averaging $4.52 per gallon as of May 11.Air travel is also up slightly, with 3.66 million domestic flyers expected. Round-trip domestic tickets are averaging $800, down 6% year over year.Other transportation methods including buses, trains, and cruises are expected to grow 5.3%, helped by a strong Alaska cruise season.AAA Travel's Stacey Barber said, “Despite higher fuel prices, many people are prioritizing leisure travel during holiday breaks.”New car shoppers heading into Memorial Day weekend are being greeted with something we haven't seen much of lately: serious incentives. From EVs to pickups to hydrogen sedans, automakers are tossing thousands on the hood to clear inventory and spark demand.Hyundai is offering $7,500 off the 2025 Ioniq 6, nearly 19% of the car's starting MSRP, as dealers work through leftover inventory.Chevy is putting up to $9,000 on the hood of the 2026 Silverado 1500, one of the biggest incentive percentages on the market at over 22%.Hyundai's new three-row Ioniq 9 EV gets a $10,000 incentive as the automaker looks to boost slower-than-expected sales.Toyota may win the “please just take it” award with a staggering $35,000 incentive on the hydrogen-powered Mirai, plus 0% financing for 72 months.The story behind many of these incentives? Rising inventories, slower EV demand, and OEMs trying to move leftover or underperforming models before summer heats up.Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast  as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

Episode #1353: Memorial Day travelers are hitting the road in record numbers while automakers roll out massive incentives to move inventory. Show Notes with links: Memorial Day originated in the aftermath of the Civil War as "Decoration Day"—a time for...

Wyce Thoughts with Terry Wyce | Episode: Beyond the BBQ: The True Meaning of Memorial DayPull up a chair, sit back, and welcome to the virtual campfire here in the Purple Pit Studios.As we hit the long weekend, the pool covers come off, and the smell of charcoal fills the neighborhood, it's easy to get swept up in the unofficial start of summer. But in this episode, Terry hits the pause button on the usual pop culture noise to look at a weird cultural phenomenon: how a solemn day of national mourning somehow transformed into the official holiday of discounted mattresses and overcooked burgers.We're cutting through the noise to reclaim the gravity of Memorial Day. Terry breaks down the raw history of "Decoration Day," tackles a major holiday pet peeve by explaining the crucial difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day, and shares how we can collectively replace complacency with genuine gratitude this year—all without canceling your backyard barbecue.Let's elevate the weekend and give our freedom the respect it deserves. It only takes sixty seconds.In This Episode, We Discuss:The Commercialization Chaos: How three-day weekends shifted our focus from remembrance to consumerism.The History Lesson: The post-Civil War origins of Decoration Day.The Wyce Guide to the Uniform: Why saying "Happy Memorial Day" to a living veteran misses the mark (and what to say instead).The 3:00 PM Challenge: How to practice the National Moment of Remembrance right from your backyard.Connect & Support:Sponsor: Today's episode is brought to you by EDERRA. Reset your body and boost your energy with their EMPWR+ Functional Superfood Green Powder. Head over to ederralyfe.com and use promo code WYCESAVEat checkout for 15% OFF your order!Enjoying the show? Do us a massive favor—hit that follow button and leave a 5-star review to keep the campfire burning!WebsiteFollow on X Follow on YoutubeFollow  Purple Pit Studios 

WGN Radio's Dave Plier and Dave Schwan talk about the true meaning of Memorial Day, which originated as ‘Decoration Day' after the Civil War and was officially signed into law in 1967. Plus, Dave shares President Ronald Reagan's moving Memorial Day speech from 1984.

Originally known as the America Civil War's ‘Decoration Day,’ Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States observed on the last Monday of May, for mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. PragerU podcast available at https://amzn.to/3MRvsz0 PragerU books at https://amzn.to/3APDaWN Memorial Day souvenirs at https://amzn.to/4wUpz9x Veterans Day souvenirs at https://amzn.to/4p2gAOO United States Military items at https://amzn.to/3XhVW15 In Flanders Fields books & souvenirs at https://amzn.to/4hRLO8W WWI books & souvenirs available at https://amzn.to/494Lp0u ENJOY Ad-Free content, Bonus episodes, and Extra materials when joining our growing community on https://patreon.com/markvinet SUPPORT this channel by purchasing any product on Amazon using this FREE entry LINK https://amzn.to/3POlrUD (Amazon gives us credit at NO extra charge to you). Mark Vinet's TIMELINE video channel: https://youtube.com/c/TIMELINE_MarkVinet Mark's History of North America podcast: www.parthenonpodcast.com/history-of-north-america Mark's Historical Jesus podcast at https://parthenonpodcast.com/historical-jesus Website: https://markvinet.com/podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.vinet.9 X (twitter): https://twitter.com/MarkVinet_HNA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denarynovels Mark's books: https://amzn.to/3k8qrGM Audio credits: PragerU 5-Minute Videos: The Fallen Soldier by Jocko Willink, May 18, 2020; Today podcast-Veterans Day in America Nov. 11, 2024. Audio excerpts reproduced under the Fair Use (Fair Dealings) Legal Doctrine for purposes such as criticism, comment, teaching, education, scholarship, research and news reporting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Golden aka Bo Snerdley and historian Dean Karayanis explore the solemn origins and cultural significance of Memorial Day, moving from its post-Civil War roots as Decoration Day to its current status as a time for national reverence. The conversation transitions into a critical analysis of contemporary leadership, featuring skepticism toward Pope Francis's recent apologies regarding historical slavery and his warnings about artificial intelligence. Furthermore, the participants dissect Donald Trump's diplomatic approach to Iran and the internal friction within the Democratic Party following a disappointing election autopsy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, originated in the aftermath of the American Civil War as communities across the United States began decorating the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers and other tributes to honor their sacrifice. Formalized in 1868 by General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic, the observance expanded over time to commemorate all American service members who died in any war or military action. This episode traces the holiday's roots in grassroots mourning, its national establishment, evolution into a federal holiday, and its enduring significance as a solemn day of national reflection.

We commemorate the brave sacrifices of our fallen soldiers because they gave their last full measure of devotion for our country and liberty. Learn how Memorial Day started as a tribute to fallen Union soldiers in the Civil War. It started through many local efforts and became a national, uniform celebration with the leadership of General Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic.Explore how over time, Memorial Day was the setting for brilliant speeches and commemorations, and changed to include all war dead during World War I.Review how more recently, a 1 minute silent Moment of Remembrance has been added to Memorial Day, which occurs at 3:00 pm local time.The future of our country and freedom rests with us to carry on their supreme sacrifices, and to failure to remember that could lead to our doom.Highlights include statistics about America's war dead, Pericles, Thucydides, Abraham Lincoln, the Gettysburg Address, David Wills, Edward Everett, Patriot Week, Leah Warren, Arlington National Cemetary, Major General John Logan, the Grand Army of the Republic, Logan's General Order No. 11, President James Garfield, Frederick Douglass, Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Decoration Day, John McCrae, We Shall Not Sleep, a/k/a In Flanders Fields, Mania Michael, Ladies Home Journal, Armistice Day, veterans Day, Uniform Monday Holiday Act, National Moment of Remembrance Act, Carmella LaSpanda, President Bill Clinton, and many others.To learn more about America & Patriot Week, visit www.PatriotWeek.org. Our resources include videos, a TV series, blogs, lesson plans, and more.Check out Judge Michael Warren's new book The Revolutionary Words that Forged America - The Definitive Guide to the Declaration of Independence (Republic Books 2026) and America's Survival Guide, How to Stop America's Impending Suicide by Reclaiming Our First Principles and History at amazon, or other major on-line retailers.Join us!SUPPORT:

In this special Memorial Day edition of the Closing Market Report, host Todd Gleason guides listeners through an auditory journey honoring fallen service members and highlighting historical preservation. The broadcast opens by tracing the origins of Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, and emphasizing the National Moment of Remembrance. It then shifts to Ypres, Belgium, to explore the moving nightly "Last Post" ceremony at the Menin Gate, which has commemorated World War I casualties since 1929. Finally, the program returns to the United States to showcase the J.H. Hawes Grain Elevator and Museum in Atlanta, Illinois, detailing the community-led restoration of this 1904 agricultural landmark and its significance to early 20th-century farming. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode of the Gospel on the Radio talk show, Pastor Jack King delivers a poignant solo message timed with the Memorial Day weekend. Reflecting on close to 25 years of broadcasting, Pastor Jack dives into what it truly means to commemorate those who laid down their lives for American liberty. He shares nostalgic childhood memories of "Decoration Day" in Kentucky, contrasts it with his own military service as a Navy photographer, and offers sharp, unfiltered commentary on the current state of the nation, including jaw-dropping government fraud and the hard choices facing leadership in times of war. This broadcast is a beautiful blend of patriotism, personal history, and a call to worship. -- Pastor Jack looks back at the old-fashioned "Decoration Day" celebrations of his youth, featuring community gatherings and farm wagons overflowing with food at the local cemetery. -- A firsthand account of serving as a United States Navy photographer in the 1970s, standing behind aircraft catapults with wind-up movie cameras. -- A sobering look at modern headlines, addressing the staggering rise of the national debt and the stunning millions lost to newly uncovered state-level fraud. -- A realistic perspective on the heavy burden of leadership during wartime and the looming necessity of strategic military action. -- An open invitation to join the Freedom Road Christian Ministry for a special worship service filled with patriotic music honoring our veterans. -- Key registration details for the upcoming Christian Youth Ministries International Youth Camp, CYMI, running from July 13 through July 18. Scriptures for Further Study -- John 15:13 -- Galatians 5:1 -- Psalm 33:12 This is episode 1278. ******* This is the radio program with the music removed. By the way, I have written a new book, and you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X

The Peter Boyles Show - May 23, 2026 HOUR 1: Peter Boyles opens Memorial Day weekend reflecting on the origins of Decoration Day and the shutdown of CBS News Radio after nearly 100 years. The conversation turns into a nostalgic look back at legendary broadcasters like Edward R. Murrow, Paul Harvey, and Wolfman Jack, along with memories of old-school Denver radio and how streaming has changed the media business forever. Dean Singleton joins the show to discuss the decline of traditional media, the future of newspapers and television, and Colorado politics. Singleton also pushes back on claims made by gubernatorial candidate Victor Marx, saying he never endorsed him and clarifying that he supports Phil Weiser for governor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOWMemorial Day is one of those holidays almost everybody recognizes, but not everybody really understands. In this episode, I'm taking a closer look at how a solemn day of remembrance became wrapped up in cookouts, road trips, sales, baseball, the Indy 500, and the unofficial start of summer.I'll get into what Memorial Day actually honors, why it's different from Veterans Day, how it grew out of the grief of the Civil War, and why the original name, Decoration Day, still matters. I'll also talk about the arguments over where the holiday really began, why the date changed, and how that three-day weekend helped reshape the way Americans experience it.This isn't a lecture and it's not a history class. It's a look at the parts of Memorial Day most of us weren't taught, forgot along the way, or never stopped to think about in the first place. There's solemn history here, but there's also the very American reality of barbecue grills, traffic jams, airport chaos, and somehow turning almost anything into a sale.So enjoy the weekend, enjoy the food, enjoy the time with family, but take a few minutes with me to look at the meaning behind the holiday and the forgotten history and other secrets that still make Memorial Day worth understanding.If you've enjoyed the podcast and found it informative, and maybe got a laugh or two, then please contribute to keeping this podcast around. I'm not backed by Corporate media. There is no outside money other than my own wallet so if you could please contribute to the GoFundMe below even a small donation makes a difference.https://gofund.me/5d9a419efAWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

This Q&A episode of Talking Real Money covers a wide range of listener questions, from proposed “youth retirement accounts” and 529 plans to the deceptive marketing tactics behind indexed annuity steak dinners. Don also shares details about his upcoming Civil War novel, The Line Uncrossed, releasing May 22. Other topics include Vanguard's ETF stock split, the difference between quantitative investing and factor-based investing used by firms like Dimensional and Avantis, and a bizarre Apple Podcasts glitch that incorrectly labeled a recent episode as explicit content. Along the way, Don delivers a passionate takedown of indexed annuity sales tactics and marvels at modern AI audio cleanup tools0:05 Q&A episode kickoff and listener question backlog talk1:13 Don discusses dictation vs typing and listener engagement2:21 Announcement of Don's debut Civil War novel The Line Uncrossed3:35 Decoration Day origins and Memorial Day history4:38 Question about proposed youth retirement accounts and 529 plans6:30 Why proposed 530A accounts currently cannot fund 529s7:40 Reminder about free fiduciary advisor meetings at TalkingRealMoney.com8:09 Listener reports attending a free steak dinner annuity seminar9:47 Indexed annuity “54% bonus” pitch dissected11:29 Why indexed annuity charts are misleading13:25 Hidden caps, fine print, and low long-term returns14:49 The truth behind “bonus” annuity money15:51 Don unloads on indexed annuity sales tactics and commissions17:26 Vanguard's mega-cap ETF stock split explained18:40 Why ETF stock splits can help small investors19:30 Difference between quantitative investing and factor investing20:49 Demonstration of AI audio cleanup software21:23 How Dimensional and Avantis use evidence-based investing rules23:33 Listener reports Apple Podcasts flagged “War vs. Markets” as explicit24:06 Don investigates the mysterious Apple Podcasts explicit label25:34 Apple appears to have manually overridden the explicit setting27:02 Request for more listener questions and podcast sharing27:55 Final reminder about Don's novel presale availabilityQuestions? Comments? Click!

Bagpiper William Jones of New Braunfels plays “Amazing Grace” during Decoration Day ceremonies April 26 at the Confederate Cemetery in San Antonio. “Piper Bill,” a former La Vernia resident, joined other people at this year's memorial in paying special tribute to their ancestors from foreign lands who fought in the American Civil War. Article Link

As NPR tells it, Drive-By Truckers' "examination of the Southern psyche is a microcosm of how Americans respond to triumph and tragedy," but their early career incline couldn't have looked more shattered behind the scenes. The band was close to imploding while crafting 2001's Southern Rock Opera, through a heatwave in a warehouse, for a paltry $7,000. But when the time came to make their follow-up, Decoration Day — in vocalist/guitarist Patterson Hood's words, "the most openly beloved thing we've ever done" — there was new fuel in the band's tank, with the addition of Jason Isbell, and a real studio and budget to help dial in their vision. Hood recalls it being his funnest recording experience to date, and the final product ended up catapulting the group to cult-like status. Today, on his second visit to Vinyl Emergency, Hood discusses the recently released 4LP Definitive Decoration Day box set, and why he feels the more his band is pushed, the better they become. Follow @dbtph on Instagram and hit up drivebytruckers.com for upcoming solo tour dates. (To hear Patterson Hood's previous interview, revisit Episode 144 from February 2021)

This week, we remember Rex Stephenson. He's known for his stage performances of the Jack Tales, which have captivated school kids since the 70s. Also, keeping the family farm going after six generations can be rough.And, some parts of southern Appalachia still practice the tradition of keeping up community gravesites for Decoration Day.

Honoring ancestors is a human tradition that crosses all cultures. In the southeastern United States, this often takes the form of Decoration Day. That's when families come together in specially decorated cemeteries to celebrate their roots—sometimes with music and prayers, and almost always with storytelling and a feast.In rural Pickett County, where Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau and Highland Rim collide, one family maintains one of Decoration Day's oldest traditions: a swept graveyard. Reporter Lisa Coffman takes us to the 200th anniversary of their Decoration Day.

What is Decoration Day? Did the South celebrate the 4th of July? As it turns out, the history of the 4th of July is not that straightforward. For example, it took about a century for the recognition of our Independence Day as a federal holiday. And for some 80 years after the Civil war, some parts of the South, including Vicksburg, did not celebrate the 4th of July. It took WWII to create a new sense of nationalism, including the national celebration of the 4th of July.  To better understand the history of our Independence Day, I spoke with Dr. Thomas Balcerski, a professor of history at Eastern Connecticut StateUniversity. For the academic year of 2022-2023, Dr. Balcerski was the Ray Allen Billington Visiting Professor in U.S. History at Occidental College and a Long-Term Fellow at the Huntington Library. Dr. Balcerski has taught courses on early American history, U.S. Presidents and First Ladies, and the history of the Democratic Party, from Thomas Jefferson toJoe Biden. To learn more about Dr. Balcerski, you can visit his academic home page at ⁠⁠⁠Eastern CT⁠⁠. By the way, be sure to listen to my conversation in S3E1 with Prof. Joel Richard Paul, he told me something very interesting about the 4th of July - that the reason we celebrate 4th of July is because Thomas Jefferson made it a national holiday, in a self-serving way, to elevate the Declaration of Independence. He added that it was Chief Justice Marshall, President Jefferson's chief detractor and also first cousin, who elevated the Constitution over the Declaration of Independence... But the 4th of July's celebration continued and grow in prominence in our culture. This fascinating episode is available here: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/HbN-S3E1⁠⁠I hope you enjoy these episodes. AdelHost of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠History Behind News⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠ and join⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ our other supporters in the news peeler community. Thank you.

To some, Memorial Day means a day off from work, a three day weekend, opening day for the local pool, or the official start of the summer season. But for others, Memorial Day is a time to remember the dead, especially those who perished in America's wars. Memorial Day is said to have started in Waterloo, New York, when on May 5th, 1866 residents held a commemorative program and decorated the graves of those who died in the Civil War over time and as the United States fought more wars, Memorial Day, or "Decoration Day," as it is called in some areas, added the remembrance of those soldiers who died in World War I, World War II, the Korean conflict, the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm. Memorial Day is also a day of prayer for peace, as well as a patriotic day in which Americans display the flag. Memorial Day has also become a day to honor one's ancestors and family members who have died. Many Americans visit the graves of their loved ones and leave flowers on this day. For a time, beginning in 1948, Memorial Day was observed on May 30th, issued by a presidential proclamation beginning in 1948. Since 1971, however, it has been officially designated the last Monday in May. This year, it falls on May 25th. Recently, I read a poem written for Memorial Day by an unknown author, entitled, "I'm Free." "Don't grieve for me, for now, I'm free. I'm following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard Him call. I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day - to laugh, to love, to work, to play. Tasks left undone, must stay at that way. I found peace at the close of day. If my parting has left a void, then fill it with remembering joy. A friendship, shared a laugh, a kiss, ah, yes, these things too, I will miss. Be not burdened with time of sorrow. I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been full, I've savored much. Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief, don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me. God wanted me now, He set me free." Patriotic thought from an unknown source, commonly used during the Vietnam era: "You haven't lived until you've almost died for those who have fought for it, freedom has a favor that the protected will never know." May you have many Memorial Day memories!Warm Thoughts from the Little Home on the Prairie Over a Cup of Tea, written by Dr. Luetta G WernerPublished in the Marion Record, May 28th, 1998.Download the Found Photo Freebie and cherish your memories of the past.Enjoy flipping through the Vintage Photo Book on your coffee table.I hope you enjoyed this podcast episode! Please follow along on this journey by going to visualbenedictions.com or following me on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast,Spotify,Stitcher, and Overcast. And don't forget to rate and review so more people can tune in! I'd greatly appreciate it.Till next time,Trina

Freedom isn't free. This simple yet profound truth anchors our special Memorial Day episode as we explore the origins, evolution, and significance of this solemn American holiday that honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.Did you know that approximately 43% of Americans, primarily younger generations, don't fully understand Memorial Day's origins? Beyond barbecues and beach trips marking summer's unofficial start lies a day born from the ashes of the Civil War, where an estimated 750,000 Americans perished fighting each other on home soil. We trace how this commemoration began in 1868 as "Decoration Day," when communities would adorn the graves of fallen soldiers with flowers and flags, and how it gradually transformed into the national observance we know today.Click HERE for the Memorial Day tribute from Hillsdale CollegeHERE ARE MORE RESOURCES FROM REAL GOOD VENTURES:Never miss a good opportunity to learn from a bad boss...Click HERE to get your very own Reference Profile.  We use The Predictive Index as our analytics platform so you know it's validated and reliable.  Your Reference Profile informs you of your needs, behaviors, and the nuances of what we call your Behavioral DNA.  It also explains your work style, your strengths, and even the common traps in which you may find yourself.  It's a great tool to share with friends, family, and co-workers.Follow us on Instagram HERE and make sure to share with your network!Follow us on Twitter HERE and make sure to share with your network!Provide your feedback HERE, please!  We love to hear from our listeners and welcome your thoughts and ideas about how to improve the podcast and even suggest topics and ideas for future episodes.Visit us at www.realgoodventures.com.  We are a Talent Optimization consultancy specializing in people and business execution analytics.  Real Good Ventures was founded by Sara Best and John Broer who are both Certified Talent Optimization Consultants with over 50 years of combined consulting and organizational performance experience.  Sara is also certified in EQi 2.0.  RGV is also a Certified Partner of Line-of-Sight, a powerful organizational health and execution platform.  RGV is known for its work in leadership development, executive coaching, and what we call organizational rebuild where we bring all our tools together to diagnose an organization's present state and how to grow toward a stronger future state.Send us a text

This Memorial Day, AI Powered by People takes a poignant pause to explore the profound meaning behind the holiday, moving beyond the barbecues and long weekend vibes. Join host Sarah Nagle as we delve into personal stories of sacrifice, love, and the enduring human need for connection and remembrance.In this special episode, you'll hear:Personal Tributes: Listeners share heartfelt memories of their relatives who made the ultimate sacrifice serving our country, revealing what made these heroes so special.The Unspoken Conversation: What would you say if you could have one more conversation with a lost loved one? We explore this deep yearning.AI and the Afterlife? The episode ventures into a thought-provoking discussion: What if AI could allow us to converse with a digital likeness of those who have passed? We unpack the technology, the ethical considerations (drawing parallels to Black Mirror's "Be Right Back"), and the potential impact on how we grieve, remember, and even interact with historical archives like Ancestry.com or national memorials.Community Voices: Hear a spectrum of reactions – from profound hope to understandable skepticism – as people consider what it would mean to them to speak with an AI representation of someone they've lost.The True Meaning of Memorial Day: We reflect on the origins of Decoration Day and how its solemn purpose continues to call us to honor our fallen heroes and ensure their legacies are never forgotten.This isn't just an episode about AI; it's a deep dive into human emotion, the importance of remembrance, and how technology might reshape our relationship with the past and those we cherish. What are your thoughts on these emerging possibilities?Learn more and join the conversation:Share your thoughts using #AIPoweredByPeopleAI Powered by People is brought to you by Vurvey Labs.Vurvey.com

Join the Veterans Breakfast Club for a special Memorial Day virtual event on Monday, May 26, 2025, at 7:00pm ET. This live, online conversation invites veterans, families, and friends to gather in an open, heartfelt space to honor and remember those who have fallen in service to our nation.  Memorial Day is a time of national reflection and remembrance—a day dedicated to honoring the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice. Originally known as Decoration Day, the holiday began in the aftermath of the Civil War and has grown into a solemn tradition observed across the country with parades, ceremonies, and personal acts of remembrance. At the Veterans Breakfast Club, where our mission is to create communities of listening around veterans and their stories, we see Memorial Day as a powerful opportunity to ensure that the stories of the fallen continue to be shared and remembered. Our Memorial Day livestream will not be a formal ceremony but a casual, interactive conversation. We invite veterans to speak from the heart about their own experiences, to share memories of comrades who never made it home, and to pay tribute to those who gave their lives in service. Family members, friends, and civilians are also encouraged to participate, whether by sharing a remembrance or simply listening in respect and reflection. We expect the conversation to be deeply moving, as participants express personal stories of sacrifice and loss. By hosting the event in the evening—after parades and public commemorations have ended—we aim to create a quiet, meaningful space for community connection and shared remembrance. Memorial Day is about more than ceremonies; it's about keeping alive the legacies of the fallen through the stories we tell. We're grateful to UPMC for Life  for sponsoring this event!

Join Aaron McIntire on The A.M. Update Memorial Day Special, honoring the fallen with the origin story of Decoration Day, established in 1868 to decorate Civil War graves at Arlington National Cemetery. Hear the inspiring tales of conscientious objectors Joseph G. LaPointe Jr. and Thomas W. Bennett, Vietnam War medics who earned Medals of Honor for their selfless bravery, saving lives without wielding weapons. Their stories, laid to rest in Ohio and West Virginia, challenge today's apathy and call us to carry their burden of sacrifice.

It's Monday, Let's raise a glass to the beginning of another week. It's time to unscrew, uncork or saber a bottle and let's begin Exploring the Wine Glass!  Happy Memorial Day. Originally known as Decoration Day is a federal holiday here in the United States dedicated to honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. If you are in Paso Robles today, please come by the Dracaena Wines' tasting room. Active and veteran military will receive two complimentary tastings with a single bottle purchase PLUS 20% off all wine purchases. Today's episode is a re-release of my interview with an amazing non-profit called Honor Flight Central Coast, who raise money so they can honor all of America's veterans by taking them to Washington D.C. on their “Tour of Honor.” It's a wonderful cause, please check them out.  While you are listening, it would be so incredible if you could take one minute to subscribe, rate and review. It takes only a few seconds of your time but means so much to the show. The next best way to support Exploring the Wine Glass is to tell your friends. If you enjoy the podcast, your wine loving friends will too. Finally, don't forget to head to the website, Exploring the Wine Glass.com to read the blog, and sign up for the newsletter so you can keep up with all the happenings.  Slainte!  Find out more about Honor Flight Central Coast Music: WINE by Kēvens Official Video Follow me on Instagram!   Follow me on Twitter! Subscribe to my YouTube channel SIGN UP FOR EXPLORING THE WINE GLASS NEWSLETTER SUBSCRIBE ON iTUNES STITCHER | iTUNES | GOOGLE PLAY | SPOTIFY | PODBEAN | AUDIBLE | BOOMPLAY Even ask your smart speaker to play Exploring the Wine Glass GIVE US A RATING AND REVIEW Thoughts or comments? Contact Lori at exploringthewineglass@gmail.com. Please support our sponsor Dracaena Wines - Our Wines + Your Moments + Great Memories Use code 'Explore' at checkout to receive 10% off your first order GET SPECIAL OFFERS FOR DRACAENA WINES

In this powerful solo episode, Rich Bennett reflects on the true meaning of Memorial Day, a day too often overshadowed by cookouts and beach trips. Tracing its roots from the Civil War to today, Rich shares moving historical insights, ways to meaningfully honor the fallen, and why remembrance is vital in preserving the freedoms we often take for granted. This heartfelt tribute is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand and respect the real significance of this national holiday. Guest: Rich Bennett Rich Bennett is a Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, and the host of the top-ranked podcast Conversations with Rich Bennett. With a commitment to real conversations and community impact, Rich brings both heart and insight to every episode. His experience in the military adds personal depth to this Memorial Day reflection. Main Topics: ·         The historical origins of Memorial Day (formerly Decoration Day)·         The distinction between Memorial Day and Veterans Day·         The 1865 Charleston commemoration by freed slaves·         General John A. Logan and General Order No. 11·         Transition of Memorial Day into a national holiday·         Ways to meaningfully observe Memorial Day today·         The emotional weight and responsibility of remembrance·         Honoring Gold Star Families and the fallen  Resources mentioned: ·         Arlington National Cemetery·         General John A. Logan's General Order No. 11·         The 1971 National Holiday Act·         Gold Star Families (support organizations)·         National Moment of Remembrance (3 PM local time on Memorial Day)Send us a textPre-order your copy todaySupport the showRate & Review on Apple Podcasts Follow the Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast on Social Media:Facebook – Conversations with Rich Bennett Facebook Group (Join the conversation) – Conversations with Rich Bennett podcast group | FacebookTwitter – Conversations with Rich Bennett Instagram – @conversationswithrichbennettTikTok – CWRB (@conversationsrichbennett) | TikTok Sponsors, Affiliates, and ways we pay the bills:Hosted on BuzzsproutRocketbookSquadCast Contests & Giveaways Subscribe by Email

WGN Radio's Dave Plier and Dave Schwan talk about the true meaning of Memorial Day, which originated as ‘Decoration Day' after the Civil War and was officially signed into law in 1967. Plus, Dave shares President Ronald Reagan's moving Memorial Day speech from 1984.

Send us a textBHM365 PodcastPaying Tribute to Memorial DayThank you to all the fallen soilders who gave there lives for our freedom in the America. Memorial Day, orginally "Decoration Day", is meant to pay tribute to those military personnel who died while serving. The holiday started three years after the Civil War ended and was known as Decoration Day, a time to decorate the graves of fallen soilders with flowers. The designated date was May 30, and over the time, observances became more widespread. In 1971, the Uniform Monday Holiday Act took effect, moving Memorial Day to the last Monday in May.  (Caroline Bologna, 5/26/25, Huffpost.com))

Producer/Host: R.W. Estela Hi, I'm RW Estela: Since 1991, I've been presenting A Word in Edgewise, WERU's longest-running short feature, a veritable almanac of worldly and heavenly happenings, a confluence of 21st-century life in its myriad manifestations, international and domestic, cosmopolitan and rural, often revealing, as the French say, the more things change, the more they stay the same — though not always! Sometimes in addressing issues affecting our day-to-day lives, in this age of vagary and ambiguity, when chronological time is punctuated elliptically, things can quickly turn edgy and controversial, as we search for understanding amid our dialectic. Tune in Monday mornings at 7:30 a.m. for an exciting journey through space and time with a few notable birthdays thrown in for good measure during A Word in Edgewise . . . About the host: RW Estela was raised as a first-generation American in Colorado by a German mother and a Corsican-Basque father who would become a three-war veteran for the US Army, so RW was naturally a military brat and later engaged in various Vietnam-era civil-service adventures before paying his way through college by skiing for the University of Colorado, playing Boulder coffeehouses, and teaching. He has climbed all of Colorado's Fourteeners; found work as an FAA-certificated commercial pilot, a California-licensed building contractor, a publishing editor, a practitioner of Aikido, and a college professor of English; among his many interdisciplinary pursuits are the design and building of Terrell Residence Library (recently renamed the Terrell House Permaculture Living & Learning Center at the University of Maine), writing Building It In Two Languages (a bilingual dictionary of construction terminology), aerial photo documentation of two dam removals (Great Works and Veazie) on the Penobscot River, and once a week since 1991 drafting an installment of A Word In Edgewise, his essay series addressing issues affecting our day-to-day lives — and WERU's oldest continuous short feature. When pandemics do not interfere, he does the Triple Crown of Maine open-water ocean swims (Peaks to Portland, Islesboro Crossing, and Nubble Light Challenge) and the Whitewater Downriver Point Series of the Maine Canoe and Kayak Racing Organization. RW is the father of two and the grandfather of three and lives with his partner Kathleen of 37 years and their two Maine Coons in Orono. The post A Word in Edgewise 5/26/25: Of Decoration Day, Doxycycline, & Alan Dugan . . . first appeared on WERU 89.9 FM Blue Hill, Maine Local News and Public Affairs Archives.

We commemorate the brave sacrifices of our fallen soldiers because they gave their last full measure of devotion for our country and liberty. Learn how Memorial Day started as a tribute to fallen Union soldiers in the Civil War.  It started through many local efforts and became a national, uniform celebration with the leadership of General Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic.Explore how over time, Memorial Day was the setting for brilliant speeches and commemorations, and changed to include all war dead during World War I.Review how more recently, a 1 minute silent Moment of Remembrance has been added to Memorial Day, which occurs at 3:00 pm local time.The future of our country and freedom rests with us to carry on their supreme sacrifices, and to failure to remember that could lead to our doom.Highlights include statistics about America's war dead, Pericles, Thucydides, Abraham Lincoln, the Gettysburg Address, David Wills, Edward Everett, Patriot Week, Leah Warren, Arlington National Cemetary, Major General John Logan, the Grand Army of the Republic,  Logan's General Order No. 11, President James Garfield, Frederick Douglass, Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes, Decoration Day, John McCrae, We Shall Not Sleep, a/k/a In Flanders Fields, Mania Michael, Ladies Home Journal, Armistice Day, veterans Day, Uniform Monday Holiday Act, National Moment of Remembrance Act, Carmella LaSpanda, President Bill Clinton, and many others.To learn more about America & Patriot Week, visit www.PatriotWeek.org. Our resources include videos, a TV series, blogs, lesson plans, and more.Read the entire Declaration of Independence here: https://patriotweek.org/2021/07/24/the-declaration-of-independence-september-11/Check out Judge Michael Warren's book America's Survival Guide, How to Stop America's Impending Suicide by Reclaiming Our First Principles and History at amazon, or other major on-line retailers.Join us!

On this Memorial Weekend we remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice on the field of battle, and it has grown to including all who have died in uniform. This day was started in 1868 and called Decoration Day. On May 30th of each year communities would decorate the graves of those who died in the Civil War. That evolved to the fallen in all of our nation’s conflicts. 1971 is when Memorial Day became a federal holiday observed the last Monday of May. A day of this kind of remembrance is what the psalms would call a day of lament. As we are doing a series in the Psalms, let’s look at a psalm of national lament, Psalm 79.

On this Memorial Weekend we remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice on the field of battle, and it has grown to including all who have died in uniform. This day was started in 1868 and called Decoration Day. On May 30th of each year communities would decorate the graves of those who died in the Civil War. That evolved to the fallen in all of our nation’s conflicts. 1971 is when Memorial Day became a federal holiday observed the last Monday of May. A day of this kind of remembrance is what the psalms would call a day of lament. As we are doing a series in the Psalms, let’s look at a psalm of national lament, Psalm 79.

Memorial Day is a federal holiday for mourning and honoring U.S. military personnel who have died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.  The first observance of Memorial Day occurred on May 30, 1868, and was then known as Decoration Day.  Prior to this first national observance, many communities had begun the practice of laying flowers at the graves of soldiers killed during the Civil War; Mary Ann Williams is credited with the idea of laying flowers on the graves of Confederate and Union soldier alike.  It was not until 1971 that Memorial Day became a recognized federal holiday, was moved to the last Monday of May each year, and was held to respect fallen soldiers of all American wars, not just the Civil War.

All the flags… fluttering in the wind… a day of remembrance.

The “one big, beautiful bill” is halfway home, with passage in the House coming early on Thursday morning. Following an overnight session filled with hours of debate, Speaker Mike Johnson struck a celebratory mood after President Trump's signature legislature passed the House vote by a slim margin. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joined the Rundown to break down the role Medicaid and deficit concerns played in delaying the President's massive tax bill and the aftermath in Washington of recently published tell-alls covering former President Biden's cognitive decline. The United States celebrates Memorial Day the final Monday in May. First known as Decoration Day in 1868, people would place flags, flowers, and other sentimental items on the grave markers of fallen Civil War soldiers. The celebration has evolved over the years, and Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971. Actor Gary Sinise joins the Rundown to discuss the National Memorial Day concert and the Gary Sinise Foundation. Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers. Plus, commentary from President of Maslansky + Partners, Lee Carter. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The “one big, beautiful bill” is halfway home, with passage in the House coming early on Thursday morning. Following an overnight session filled with hours of debate, Speaker Mike Johnson struck a celebratory mood after President Trump's signature legislature passed the House vote by a slim margin. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joined the Rundown to break down the role Medicaid and deficit concerns played in delaying the President's massive tax bill and the aftermath in Washington of recently published tell-alls covering former President Biden's cognitive decline. The United States celebrates Memorial Day the final Monday in May. First known as Decoration Day in 1868, people would place flags, flowers, and other sentimental items on the grave markers of fallen Civil War soldiers. The celebration has evolved over the years, and Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971. Actor Gary Sinise joins the Rundown to discuss the National Memorial Day concert and the Gary Sinise Foundation. Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers. Plus, commentary from President of Maslansky + Partners, Lee Carter. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The “one big, beautiful bill” is halfway home, with passage in the House coming early on Thursday morning. Following an overnight session filled with hours of debate, Speaker Mike Johnson struck a celebratory mood after President Trump's signature legislature passed the House vote by a slim margin. FOX News Sunday anchor Shannon Bream joined the Rundown to break down the role Medicaid and deficit concerns played in delaying the President's massive tax bill and the aftermath in Washington of recently published tell-alls covering former President Biden's cognitive decline. The United States celebrates Memorial Day the final Monday in May. First known as Decoration Day in 1868, people would place flags, flowers, and other sentimental items on the grave markers of fallen Civil War soldiers. The celebration has evolved over the years, and Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971. Actor Gary Sinise joins the Rundown to discuss the National Memorial Day concert and the Gary Sinise Foundation. Don't miss the good news with Tonya J. Powers. Plus, commentary from President of Maslansky + Partners, Lee Carter. Photo Credit: AP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

**Discussion begins at 4:45**Memorial Day is the US holiday observed on the last Monday of May, to honor our military personnel who have died in service to the country. Originally known as Decoration Day, the holiday began after the Civil War to commemorate fallen soldiers, and over time, it expanded to include all U.S. military service members who died in wars and conflicts.  It is a day of remembrance and reflection to honor the sacrifices made by the armed forces and their families.  Now Memorial Day is not to be confused with Veterans Day – which is observed on November 11 of each year, and honors all military veterans who have served both in wartime and peacetime, and recognizes the contributions of all veterans – both living and deceased.  If you've been listening to this podcast for a while, you know that we are huge supporters of the military and we love our veterans.  So in honor of the holiday, I thought we would take a look at some of the other sacrifices our military servicemen and women have made over the years, often without their knowledge.  Unfortunately, many of these have proof proof – so they don't really even fall into the “conspiracy theory” realm, but they are definitely conspiracies…Send us a textSupport the showTheme song by INDA

How many holidays in May? More than you think? Whatever happened to May Day? Once it was a major holiday with dancing round the maypole; now, not so much. Where did “Mayday, mayday, mayday” as a call for help originate? But the big three holidays are Cinco de Mayo, Mother's Day, and Memorial Day. Where did they originate? What's the Cry of Dolores? Who is Anna Maria Jarvis? And how did Decoration Day morph into Memorial Day. This episode explores the origins and meaning of all three. May Days – more than you think.

Drive-By Truckers co-founder Patterson Hood chats about his band, the evolution of his songwriting process, and his most recent solo album.PART ONEWater. Bed. Rock!!!PART TWOOur in-depth conversation with Patterson HoodABOUT PATTERSON HOODMuscle Shoals, Alabama, native Patterson Hood is best known, along with Mike Cooley, as the co-founder of the band Drive-By Truckers. Drawing from a range of rock and country influences, the group emerged from the Athens, Georgia, music scene in the mid-1990s, releasing their debut album, Gangstabilly, in 1988. Following the success of their third album, Southern Rock Opera, Drive-By Truckers were named Band of the Year by No Depression magazine in 2002. Jason Isbell joined the group for the acclaimed albums Decoration Day, The Dirty South, and A Blessing and a Curse. Following Isbell's departure, the album Brighter Than Creation's Dark became Drive-By Truckers' first album to reach the Top 40 on the Billboard 200 chart. Subsequent albums The Big To-Do, Go-Go Boots, English Oceans, and American Band all reached the Top 40, as well as the top ten on Billboard's US Rock chart. In all, the band has released fourteen studio albums. In addition to his work with Drive-By Truckers, Hood has released four solo albums. The latest, released in February, is called Exploding Trees & Airplane Screams. 

What do you wish I asked this guest? What was your "quotable moment" from this episode? Jake Richards, conjureman from Appalachia, joins us to explore the rich traditions of folk magic, faith healing, and Decoration Day practices from the mountain communities of Upper East Tennessee. • Distinguishing between witches, faith healers, and conjure men in Appalachian tradition• Using the Bible as a magical tool, especially the Book of Psalms for various spiritual purposes• Exploring Decoration Day rituals for honoring and remembering the dead• Traditional Appalachian graveyards as swept dirt yards with mounded graves• The importance of community service in folk magic rather than self-centered practice• Family influences on Jake's practice, including his Nana and great-grandmother• Advice for new practitioners: learn your local land, plants, animals and ancestral stories• Jake is currently working on his fourth book to add to his "Backwoods Library"Visit greenspacereadings.com for tarot readings, spell assistance, or custom journals with Alana, a psychic tarot reader and Reiki practitioner with six-plus years of experience.Follow Jake for more!Website: Holy Stones and Iron BonesInstagram: instagram.com/appalachianwaywardson/Support the showSupport the show and get tons of bonus content, videos, monthly spell boxes, and more at CrepuscularConjuration.com!Or become a paying subscriber on Buzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1777532/supportWant to see if you're a good fit for the show? (Hint: if you're a witch, you probably are!) email me at youraveragewitchpodcast at gmail.comFollow YAW at:instagram.com/youraveragewitchpodcastfacebook.com/youraveragewitchpodcastReview the show on Apple podcastspodcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-average-witch-podcast/id1567845483

BONUS EPISODES: https://www.Patreon.com/chubbybehemoth   This week Sam is mad about being censored right away. Nathan got rid of the tortillas, remembers one of his favorite fight videos, and can't believe Sam was extended the benefit of the doubt. Sam has a new mode of transportation, attempted to see Decoration Day, and may have had cum on his leg. Becker tries to remember his past birthdays for Sam. On the mainland we call it the encore. Keep your foot on the pedal.   Nathan Lund and Sam Tallent are Chubby Behemoth   Mutiny Coffee: mutinyonmainstreet@gmail.com

What is Decoration Day? Did the South celebrate the 4th of July? As it turns out, the history of the 4th of July is not that straightforward. For example, it took about a century for the recognition of our Independence Day as a federal holiday. And for some 80 years after the Civil war, some parts of the South, including Vicksburg, did not celebrate the 4th of July. It took WWII to create a new sense of nationalism, including the national celebration of the 4th of July.   To better understand the history of our Independence Day, I spoke with Dr. Thomas Balcerski, a professor of history at Eastern Connecticut State University. For the academic year of 2022-2023, Dr. Balcerski was the Ray Allen Billington Visiting Professor in U.S. History at Occidental College and a Long-Term Fellow at the Huntington Library. Dr. Balcerski has taught courses on early American history, U.S. Presidents and First Ladies, and the history of the Democratic Party, from Thomas Jefferson to Joe Biden. To learn more about Dr. Balcerski, you can visit his academic home pages at ⁠Oxy⁠ and ⁠Eastern CT⁠. By the way, be sure to listen to my conversation in S3E1 with Prof. Joel Richard Paul, he told me something very interesting about the 4th of July - that the reason we celebrate 4th of July is because Thomas Jefferson made it a national holiday, in a self-serving way, to elevate the Declaration of Independence. He added that it was Chief Justice Marshall, President Jefferson's chief detractor and also first cousin, who elevated the Constitution over the Declaration of Independence... But the 4th of July's celebration continued and grow in prominence in our culture. This fascinating episode is available here: ⁠https://bit.ly/HbN-S3E1⁠ I hope you enjoy these episodes. Adel Host of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠History Behind News⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here⁠ and join⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ our other supporters in the news peeler community. Thank you.

Monday is Memorial Day, a day that got lost when it was turned into a weekend, and someday we'll turn it back into a day, which it was for a hundred years. Decoration Day. After the bloody Civil War, flowers were placed on the graves of the war dead. One of those times when the country is united. This is our observance of Memorial Day, a poem entitled “They Were So Young.” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit garrisonkeillor.substack.com/subscribe

There is over 400 years of history connected to Volusia County in Florida, including Native American residency, Spanish exploration, French colonization and British settlement. Deland is a city in Volusia County, just a short drive from the Spiritualist camp of Cassadaga. We spent a night at the Artisan Hotel, a boutique hotel in the historic downtown. We did a little investigating and visited some of the paranormal hotspots in town. On this episode, we are going to share what we found about the history and haunts of Deland, Florida! The Moment in Oddity features bouncing cannonballs and This Month in History features Decoration Day. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2024/04/hgb-ep-536-artisan-hotel-investigation.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music used in this episode:  Main Theme: Lurking in the Dark by Muse Music with Groove Studios (Moment in Oddity) "Vanishing" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ (This Month in History) "In Your Arms" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Outro Music: Happy Fun Punk by Muse Music with Groove Studios Other music used in this episode: Electric Soul by Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/12236-electric-soul License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license They're Coming by Tim Kulig(timkulig.com) soundcloud.com/timkuligfreemusic pixabay.com/users/timkulig-31678821/ Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ IMDB: www.imdb.com/name/nm0997280/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1