Tag: newspaper

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…

The History of Mother’s Day

With Sunday marking Mother’s Day, it seemed appropriate to use New Jersey’s newspapers to take a look at the history of this special day. Although similar holidays and events have occurred at various times and places throughout history, the modern…