If this song does not grip your heart, it may just be that you have no heart.
Memorial Day originated in the aftermath of the American Civil War as a way to honor the soldiers who died in that conflict. In 1868, General John A. Logan, commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, issued a proclamation calling for the decoration of Union soldiers’ graves on May 30, which became known as Decoration Day. Many Southern communities had already been observing similar traditions earlier, but the national observance spread from there. Over time, it expanded to commemorate American military personnel who died in all wars, and in 1971 it was officially established as a federal holiday on the last Monday in May.
Its main purpose is to remember and pay tribute to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces, typically observed with cemetery visits, flags at half-staff, parades, and moments of silence.
Michael Bresciani has served as the editor of New American Prophet since its inception in 2005. Recognized as one of the 13 best Christian magazines to follow, N.A.P. features Michael’s deep-dive analysis alongside contributions from some of America’s most respected writers and journalists.
Michael’s work focuses on discerning the "civilizational twists" of our time—where policy, prophecy, and the American spirit intersect. By examining the moral departures that challenge our foundation, he provides a sober, biblical perspective for a nation at a crossroads.
