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

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

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

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

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

Tens of millions of people were expected to head out for the holiday weekend, mostly on the roads. But storms slamming parts ...

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 ...

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

As the sun rises on this Memorial Day, we pause not only to enjoy a long weekend but to reflect on the profound meaning ...

Since the Declaration of Independence was signed, more than a million men and women have died fighting for the creation and then the defense of the United States. On Memorial Day, we take a moment ...

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