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

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

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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 ...

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

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 ...

One of the earliest Memorial Day observances occurred on May 1, 1865. Organized by freed slaves and white missionaries.

Oneida residents joined local officials at Triangle Park in a heavy rain Friday evening to honor the men and women who died defending their country during the various foreign wars ...

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.

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, ...

Amid the barbecues, auto racing and celebrations of the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day stands as our most somber national holiday.