Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, is observed on the last Monday of May. It is a solemn occasion dedicated to ...

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

Since it was established, Memorial Day has had a clear purpose: giving Americans a day to honor those who have died in ...

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

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

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 ...