Memorial Day in the United States is a day to remember fallen soldiers. Observed on the last Monday of May, it began after ...

Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, honors military personnel who died in service. Originating after the Civil ...

One of the earliest Memorial Day observances occurred on May 1, 1865. Organized by freed slaves and white missionaries.

Memorial Day began just after the Civil War, became a federal holiday in 1971, and is marked with cemetery visits, parades ...

In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal ...

In our history as a nation we have lost many good servicemen and servicewomen. I, and many of you, have personally lost ...

The Memorial Day weekend kicked off with a multi-day thunderstorm and heavy rainfall system hitting the south-central part of ...

More than 100 people gathered for the annual Memorial Day ceremony at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford on May 26.

According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, the U.S. flag should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon on ...