Memorial Day began after the Civil War to honor fallen soldiers but has evolved into a summer kickoff marked by travel and ...

Lorain County Veterans Service Commission officials deserve credit for purchasing 39 books from the 103rd Ohio Volunteer ...

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As we celebrate this year's holiday, take time to reflect on Memorial Day's original purpose. If you're headed out to a ...

Reflecting on Memorial Day’s origins in the Civil War, this article contrasts past and present national divisions, critiques modern identity politics, and underscores the enduring importance of ...

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 ...

Here’s a thoughtful list of meaningful places where you can pay your respects to Black military personnel this Memorial Day ...

Memorial Day is when we pause and honor those who gave their lives for our freedom. Some were famous men who died in battle.

Memorial Day became an official holiday in 1971, but it started in 1868 as Decoration Day. It began as an effort to remember ...

The story behind Thomas O’Dea's harrowing drawing of the Confederates' Andersonville Prison in Georgia. Memorial Day events will be held at the site this weekend.

Memorial Day is a reminder that we must remember and honor those Americans who have served their country, who fought, ...

Roger Penske will proclaim, “Drivers, start your engines,” announcing to more than 300,000 racing fans in attendance — and millions watching on televisions and devices — the beginning of the Indy 500, ...