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

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

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 ...

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

A century after serving in the 39th United States Colored Infantry Regiment, two soldiers are to receive veteran headstones.

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.

Roving historical plaque dedicated to the “The ‘Battle’ of Adams Hill” that occurred May 9, 1861, during which only one gun ...

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 ...

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

The cemetery housing the twelve Civil War heroes and their families was adopted by Vietnam veterans, who ensure the upkeep of the land and gravestones. The Mechanicsburg community celebrates the ...

Memorial Day is when we pause and honor those who gave their lives for our freedom. Test your knowledge of the holiday with ...