Memorial Day, observed on May 26th, 2025, is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by military personnel. This day of remembrance unites Americans in gratitude, while May's other festivities ...

The first national observance was shortly after the American Civil War and was then called Decoration Day. Veterans decorated war graves with blooming flowers. FILE - A member of the Army visits ...

Catch Some Tunes at the 19th Annual Green-Wood Memorial Day Concert; In 1897, a Tally-Ho Decoration Day Ride Went Horribly Wrong; From War and Tragedy to Celebration: What Memorial Day Means to ...

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 retail discounts. The first national observance ...

Memorial Day services in Olyphant were observed at the Raymond Henry American Legion Post 327 on Willow Street, followed by ...