Memorial Day is a day for remembrance of those who have died in service to our country. It was first widely observed on May 30, 1868 to commemorate the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers ...

Civil War history came alive at Siemers Farm in Green Bluff this Memorial Day weekend as reenactors created an educational experience connecting visitors to the holiday's ...

But what is the story behind the nation collectively gathering around the Cenotaph, or the wearing of poppies, and is there a difference between Remembrance Day and Remembrance Sunday? Remembrance Day ...

Here’s a list of Memorial Day parades and remembrance ceremonies scheduled for Brooklyn, Independence, Parma, Parma Heights and Seven Hills. Brooklyn The Memorial Day parade steps off at 11 a.m ...

Here’s how it all began. By Livia Albeck-Ripka Memorial Day weekend is among the busiest for travel in the United States and the unofficial start of summer; a day for cookouts, beach trips and ...

Ottawa, ON – The Hon. Pierre Poilievre, Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, released the following statement on Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day: “Everyone, looking back on their history, ...

May 18 is designated by the Ukrainian parliament as the Remembrance Day of the victims of the genocide of the indigenous Muslim people of Crimea – Crimean Tatars. On this day in 1944 the Soviet ...

State Parks Day has been a tradition since 1998 to thank Oregonians for their long-standing support of the state park system. It falls on the first Saturday of June, which is June 7 this year.

Wear blue on that morning run to remember and honor the service and sacrifice of the American military through movement, community and remembrance ... Forces Day event May 17 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. at ...

While the Victoria Day holiday marks the beginning of summer activities, an overwhelming number of Canadians also hit the outdoors on the Victoria Day holiday itself. Fireworks displays remain a ...

Igbo sociocultural apex group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, on Thursday issued a statement renaming the Biafra Remembrance ... activities. “Therefore, we recommend that the commemoration of Igbo Heroes Day ...

11, National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day on the first Sunday in October, and Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on Dec. 7.