Memorial Day, one of the United States' first federal holidays in several months, is almost here. For many, it marks the unofficial start of summer as pools and outdoor activities open up, even though ...

Grilling some burgers and having a brew on Memorial Day is cool, but do you know the history of this holiday? While you're enjoying the day off, take some time to understand why today is a holiday.

GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) - The Memorial Day holiday weekend is a hybrid of somber observances and summer celebrations. The holiday originated to remember and honor the military members who died in the ...

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Memorial Day is a U.S. holiday that’s 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 ...

UNITED STATES, — Memorial Day is one of the United States' most solemn federal holidays. It is dedicated to honoring and mourning U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the Armed Forces.

A hush falls over the crowd. A single cello begins to play—soft, steady, resolute. The moment is ceremonial, but it’s also deeply human. We intentionally mark remembrance with music. From military ...

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The City of Charleston is home to top-notch cuisine, shopping and culture, but it’s also home to what some historians call “the birthplace” of Memorial Day. Known as a hot ...

Hundreds of South Florida students received an interactive learning experience at an iconic Miami landmark on Victims of Communism Memorial Day.Two-hundred and<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More ...

Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, honors U.S. service members who died in military service. This year, it falls on May 26. In Houston, several events and activities are planned ...