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 the ultimate sacrifice.

NORFOLK, Va. — Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of discounts on anything ...

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 ...

In this video I share the buried story of how formerly enslaved people in Charleston organized what many historians consider the first Memorial Day in 1865. I walk through historic photos and ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and a long weekend of discounts on anything ...

When I think of Memorial Day, I think long weekend. I think warm summer sun. Hot dogs and picnics, and throwing a frisbee on a grassy lawn. And if you’re a California native like me, Memorial Day ...