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

Memorial Day, which takes place on the last Monday in May, is a United States federal holiday dedicated to those who died ...

Memorial Day, a federal holiday held the last Monday in May, is recognized this year on Monday, May 26. Most local and ...

Not only is Memorial Day celebrated in May, but several other holidays that honor those in the military as well.

Memorial Day is often associated with barbecues, parades, & the unofficial start date of summer, but it’s origin is rooted in ...

Before it was officially known as Memorial Day, the holiday was widely referred to as Decoration Day. Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971, following the passage of the Uniform ...

Speakers ask fellow citizens to remember the attributes that tie the nation together rather than those that divide us. Among ...

Many stores and services around Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley are open on Memorial Day or operating under a modified ...

Memorial Day has arrived in the United States, with Americans asked to pause and pay tribute to those who fought and died for ...

FERNLEY — A key to remembering the contributions veterans have made to their country over the years is to involve the younger ...

Flashing lights of police cars and fire trucks, the steady drum beat of marching units and distinguished guests, like ...

Beavercreek - A special Memorial Day ceremony will be held at Veterans Memorial Park at 1911 North Fairfield Road at 2 p.m..