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The History of Father’s Day

With Father’s Day coming up this Sunday, a look at the holiday’s history in New Jersey newspapers seemed apt. While celebrations honoring fathers have existed in different forms around the globe at various points, the celebration that we know in…

The History of Memorial Day

With May 29th marking Memorial Day this year, it only made sense to take a look at the history of the celebration through New Jersey’s newspapers. The holiday, often known as Decoration Day prior to the First World War, emerged…