Peter Drummey, Chief Historian with the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Christine James about how Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, evolved over the years.
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Peter Drummey, Chief Historian & Stephen T. Riley Librarian of the Massachusetts Historical Society, speaks with WATD’s Christine James about the history behind Memorial Day.