Memorial Day observances began after the Civil War to honor soldiers who died while in service. Originally known as Decoration Day, the federal holiday is observed on the last Monday in May ...

A meaningful observance of Memorial Day is challenging. Picnics, fireworks, boats and parades are not the answer. Nor is the day associated with religious services, Italians, minorities ...

War songs, for anniversaries and gatherings of soldiers, to which is added a selection of songs and hymns for Memorial day. The choruses of all the songs are arranged for male voices ...

What is the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day? Memorial Day and Veterans Day both honor the sacrifices made by U.S. veterans, but the holidays serve different purposes.

Memorial Day, one of the United States' national holidays, is coming up next week. Here's what you need to know about it.

Memorial Day, one of the United States' national holidays, is coming up next week. Here's what you need to know about it.

Memorial Day is set to be observed Monday, May 26. Here's what you need to know about the holiday dating back to the end of the Civil War.