AMERICAN TREE ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES MEMORIAL TREE PLANTING & DEDICATION PROGRAMS
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On Memorial Day, May 30, 1924, the American Tree Association issued a statement announcing that "memorial tree planting and dedication programs at those planted in former years was a feature of Memorial Day exercises" across the nation.
Forty Clara Barton memorial trees planted by members of the National First Aid Association were registered.
SOURCE
"Trees Planted Throughout U.S. In Honor of Dead," The Evening Star, Washington, D.C., May 30, 1924, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
Trees as good citizens
Washington, D.C.
American Tree Association 1922
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