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===South===
===South===
African Americans had their own separate Memorial Days, beginning with a major celebration on May 1, 1865 in Charleston, [[South Carolina]]. It was the nation's first Memorial Day.
African Americans had their own separate Memorial Days, beginning with a major celebration on May 1, 1865, in Charleston, [[South Carolina]]. It was the nation's first Memorial Day.
Beginning in 1866 the Southern states had their own Memorial Day, ranging from April 26 to mid June. The birthday of Confederate President [[Jefferson Davis]], June 3, became a state holiday in 10 states by 1916.
Beginning in 1866 the Southern states had their own Memorial Day, ranging from April 26 to mid June. The birthday of Confederate President [[Jefferson Davis]], June 3, became a state holiday in 10 states by 1916.