For many Americans, Memorial Day marks a fun-filled long weekend and the unofficial start of summer. However, Memorial Day was created for a much more solemn purpose: commemorating the U.S. military ...

The memorial will be closed starting Friday for renovations, National Park Service announced. The renovations will modernize ...

With Memorial Day finally here, Americans from coast to coast are gearing up to celebrating the holiday with family and friends, or perhaps quietly solo. Whether you're hosting a barbecue or attending ...

Amidst the holiday hubbub, the real meaning of Memorial Day can often get lost amidst the excitement of a three-day weekend. While many people are busy hosting barbecues or scouring Memorial Day deals ...

Observed the last Monday in May, Memorial Day honors those who lost their lives while in service to the United States during peace and war. Memorial Day is not a celebration but a solemn day to ...

“We do not know one promise these men made, one pledge they gave, one word they spoke; but we do know they summed up and perfected, by one supreme act, the highest virtues of men and citizens. For ...

A new documentary film is unveiling the blueprints of Grant Wood's treasured Memorial Window in Cedar Rapids, plus the ...

May is a great time to travel to many places in the U.S. and around world, thanks to sunny skies and pleasant temperatures. Memorial Day weekend might just be the opportunity you have been waiting for ...

For many Americans, Memorial Day means spending the day outside at a backyard barbecue or at the beach, if it's warm enough. For those hosting a gathering, it may also entail last-minute trips to the ...