Memorial Day's history begins after the Civil War. It became a federal holiday in 1971 and is marked with cemetery visits, parades and ceremonies.

Memorial Day in 2025 will be observed on Monday, May 26. Every year, Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. Like ...

Originally known as Decoration Day, it began as a way to honor Civil War soldiers. For many, Memorial Day means a cookout, a ...

Memorial Day means a cookout, a day at the beach or a surefire three-day weekend. It's widely considered the unofficial start of summer in the U.S. But the federal holiday is a day of remembrance ...

As part of Donate Life Month, LifeShare Oklahoma is preparing to unveil a new memorial dedicated to honoring organ, eye, and tissue donors from across the state.

Each year since 1995, a solemn ceremony has marked the anniversary to honor those who were killed and the legacy led by those ...

Held each year on the anniversary of the attack, former President Bill Clinton is the keynote speaker at the 30th Anniversary ...

Memorial Day means a cookout, a day at the beach or a surefire three-day weekend. It's widely considered the unofficial start of summer in the U.S. But the federal holiday is a day of remembrance ...

What happens at 3 p.m. on Memorial Day? At 3 p.m. on Memorial Day, Americans observe the National Moment of Remembrance — a one-minute pause to honor and remember those who died in military ...