The first national observance was shortly after the American Civil War and was then called Decoration Day. Veterans decorated ...

Memorial Day observances are set Monday in honor of all who lost their lives while in military service to the country. Area ...

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.

From the American Revolution to modern battles, take a look back at the full toll of U.S. deaths in war 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 ...

Despite economic ties and diplomatic overtures, Britain ultimately chose not to support the Confederate cause during the American Civil War. This video explores the political, economic, and moral ...

Memorial Day is a time set aside to honor and remember the long line of Americans who served in the country’s armed services, ...

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 ...

While many American towns claim to have held the earliest celebrations of the holiday, U.S. officials declared Waterloo, New ...

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, ...

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