Gettysburg Memorial Day Parade Is One Of The Oldest In The Nation Gettysburg is known as the place where history was made—but many don’t realize it’s also home to one of the nation’s oldest ...

For many Americans, Memorial Day weekend is an opportunity to gather with family and friends in celebration of the federal holiday. Originally called Decoration day, Memorial Day was created out of ...

In some ways, there are two different Americas on Memorial Day. In one, Americans go on vacation, perhaps indulge in some barbecue, shopping, or relaxing at the beach. But for those who have ties to ...

The first national observance was shortly after the American Civil War and was then called Decoration Day. Veterans decorated war graves with blooming flowers. FILE - A member of the Army visits ...

Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors those who died in U.S. military service. Memorial Day has its origins from the time of the Civil War, when people began laying flowers on the graves of ...

Memorial Day, first called Decoration Day, has its origins in the Civil War (1861-1865) and was a time to honor the Union soldiers who died. Now the national holiday honors all military members who ...

Memorial Day gives us a day off to honor and remember those who have died while serving the United States. For 54 years, it has been officially commemorated on the last Monday in May with ceremonies, ...

Fallen service members will be honored Monday during Memorial Day events across Southern California, The Paramount Elks Club's annual "Honoring and Remembering" ceremony will be held at Veterans ...