Speeman, the Past Commander in Chief of the Sons of Veterans (S. of V.) in the United States of America, is seen reading a copy of Commander in Chief Logan's Order at Arlington Cemetery on Decoration Day. This Order established May 30th as Memorial Day. The photograph was taken by Coombs and is labeled as photo number 53869 from the collection Sumber. The photo was recommended on June 4, 1919, with the symbol "RECO 6-4-19" and it depicts the scene on May 30, 1919.

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