Thirty-five percent of the panelists incorrectly thought Memorial Day was a holiday celebrating all military personnel, both living and deceased. This, of course, is actually Veterans Day.

The survey, conducted April 9-11 among 2,025 adults, showed that 27% of those surveyed thought Memorial Day honored all military veterans, 5% thought it honored those currently serving, and 3% ...

Jamestown Memorial Day observations maintain a dignified solemnity. Lakeview Cemetery’s Soldiers’ Circle is the traditional and appropriate venue for the occasion.

Memorial Day began just after the Civil War, became a federal holiday in 1971, and is marked with cemetery visits, parades and ceremonies. Learn more.

Memorial Day began just after the Civil War, became a federal holiday in 1971, and is marked with cemetery visits, parades and ceremonies. Learn more.

Memorial Day 2025 is all about paying homage and respect to the veterans of the military service, who have sacrificed everything to keep the country safe.

Community Voices Mixed feelings on this Memorial Day My mom loved me but didn’t always like me — kind of like my sentiments about our country right now.

Over half of Americans don’t know what Memorial Day is, according to new research. The shocking data was revealed in a new survey of 2,000 Americans, which found that only ...