USA, — Memorial Day stands as America's most significant annual observance dedicated to honoring fallen military personnel. Observed on the final Monday of May, this federal holiday has evolved ...

(WHTM) — Although Waterloo, New York, is officially recognized as the origin of Memorial Day, a city in Pennsylvania claims to be the birthplace of the historic holiday. Many communities have ...

Memorial Day, formerly called Decoration Day, is a day to remember and honor the men and women who died while serving in the United States military, particularly those who made ...

During this Memorial Day weekend, take a moment to remember those who sacrificed their lives to protect American freedom. A look back at the event that could be called the first Memorial Day ...

Labor Day is this Monday, Sept. 1, meaning this weekend will be full of relaxation and celebration. But, why does the U.S. celebrate Labor Day?

A Reminder—The Meaning Behind Memorial Day & How It Originated—1932 Catskill Recorder. In an 1879 Memorial Day address (originally called Declaration Day), Chauncey M. Depew retold the origin ...

On Memorial Day, the American flag should be flown at half-staff until noon and then raised to the top until sunset.

Each Memorial Day and Veterans Day, a community wide ceremony is held on these grounds. Grounds that Buchanan said have evolved into a veterans memorial. “Not only the Memorial Boulevard ...