Office by Alex Penny
I have never been able to think of the day as one of mourning; I have never quite been able to feel that half-masted flags were appropriate on Decoration Day. I have rather felt that the flag should be at the peak, because those whose dying we commemorate rejoiced in seeing it where their valor placed it. We honor them in a joyous, thankful, triumphant commemoration of what they did. ~Benjamin Harrison
LGBTQ* Appreciation Memorial Day/Vintage Soldiers Appreciation Post
Memorial Day is a federal holiday celebrated on the last Monday in May. It originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the fallen Union soldiers of the war. The South had a remembrance day (also in May) but the day was not celebrated jointly until the beginning of the 20th century. Formally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day has become a day to remember all those who have served and fallen during a time of war.
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Posting this again in honor of all the wonderful proud mothers. Happy Mothers Day!!
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Allen Ginsberg and Peter Orlovsky met in San Francisco in 1954, and remained together until Ginsberg’s death in 1997. As poets and activists, they fought for gay rights and marriage equality.
This makes me happy!!! (Taken with instagram)
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Mindy looks crazy (Taken with instagram)
