Memorial Day Quote of the Day by Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Edmund B. Whitman: ‘That Nation which respects and honors its dead, shall ever be…’
Published on: May 25, 2026, 12:48 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Edmund Burke Whitman, a Civil War quartermaster, established America's national cemetery system. His work ensured fallen soldiers were honored with dignity. Whitman believed a nation's respect for its dead reflects its own standing. His efforts created traditions of remembrance that continue today. This shapes how the United States honors its military heroes.
