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 ...

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 ...

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May each year. It commemorates U.S. military personnel who died in service. Originally known as Decoration Day, it began as a way to honor Civil War ...

Attendees at a veteran’s memorial service Sunday in Pine Bluff got a history lesson from one of the men whose organization sponsored the event. The annual service, always held on the Sunday before 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 ...

The United States will commemorate Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, by honoring soldiers who died during service.Originally known as Declaration Day, the tradition can be traced back to May 30, 1868.