Photo courtesy of Paul Walker of the Schoolcraft Historical Society Decoration Day is the former name of Memorial Day in the United States. Memorial Day began as “Decoration Day” in the immediate aftermath of the American Civil War. It was a tradition initiated by General John A. Logan, leader for Northern Civil War Veterans. This picture at left was taken at the Manistique Emeralds Football Field in 1949. Pictured to the right is the Manistique High School Band and Majorette Corps led by Mr. Giovannini, “Mr. G,” who taught history and band in the Manistique School district for 30 years. The Manistique City Band is pictured at left with all Military Color Guard. Speaking at the microphone is Reverend Sobel from the Presbyterian Church along with area clergy. In the background (center) is a look-out tower that was manned by the Boy Scouts 24 hours a day. Their job was to look for enemy aircraft with binoculars for protection of the Sault Locks.

Photo courtesy of Paul Walker of the Schoolcraft Historical Society

Decoration Day is the former name of Memorial Day in the United States. Memorial Day began as “Decoration Day” in the immediate aftermath of the American Civil War. It was a tradition initiated by General John A. Logan, leader for Northern Civil War Veterans. This picture at left was taken at the Manistique Emeralds Football Field in 1949. Pictured to the right is the Manistique High School Band and Majorette Corps led by Mr. Giovannini, “Mr. G,” who taught history and band in the Manistique School district for 30 years. The Manistique City Band is pictured at left with all Military Color Guard. Speaking at the microphone is Reverend Sobel from the Presbyterian Church along with area clergy. In the background (center) is a look-out tower that was manned by the Boy Scouts 24 hours a day. Their job was to look for enemy aircraft with binoculars for protection of the Sault Locks.