Officially, Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May (this year it's May 30), honors the war dead. Unofficially, the day honors the start of summer. (More on that in a moment.) The holiday was ...

One of the earliest known celebrations of Memorial Day can be traced back to formerly enslaved persons and white missionaries in Charleston, South Carolina. One of the earliest known celebrations of ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of discounts on anything ...

Memorial Day, formerly called Decoration Day, is a day to remember and honor the men and women who died while serving in the United States military, particularly those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

With music, marching, and solemn reflection, the Bridesburg neighborhood marked Memorial Day with a tradition that dates back nearly 80 years — a parade honoring those who gave their lives in service ...

USA, — Memorial Day stands as America's most significant annual observance dedicated to honoring fallen military personnel. Observed on the final Monday of May, this federal holiday has evolved from ...

Memorial Day, a federal holiday held the last Monday in May, is recognized this year on Monday, May 26. Most local and federal government offices are closed but many retail stores are open. Memorial ...

September 27, 2020, remains one of the most important milestones in the history of Azerbaijan’s national heroism. On that day ...

When I think of Memorial Day, I think long weekend. I think warm summer sun. Hot dogs and picnics, and throwing a frisbee on a grassy lawn. And if you’re a California native like me, Memorial Day ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Held on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day honors the men and women who have died serving in the U.S. military. Originally ...

Memorial Day may be the unofficial start of summer, but it is also time set aside to remember this country’s fallen soldiers. Many Black folks roll their eyes at what this day means, but they ...

DETROIT – Comerica Park wasn’t the only ballfield hosting an important game on Memorial Day. In observance of Memorial Day, the Full Count Foundation honored Private First Class Raymond Manz, a ...