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

"Have a meaningful Memorial Day," not "Happy Memorial Day." The group said it's "not appropriate to thank a service member for their service on this day, as it is a day for remembering and ...

Some people may not know the appropriate way to recognize Memorial ... Here are some sayings instead of "Happy Memorial Day" from the Code of Support Foundation: I wish you a meaningful Memorial ...

(Karen Schiely/Akron Beacon Journal) Since the word has a joyous connotation, some think "Happy Memorial Day ... for their service is more appropriate for Veterans Day, the holiday in November ...