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How Arlington National Cemetery became a sacred site to honor our fallen military
From George Washington to Robert E. Lee, Arlington's history is as complicated as our own. Here's how it became the hallowed ...
AP PHOTOS: Memorial Day in the US
In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal ...
Learn the story of the man who is credited with starting Memorial Day
The Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery on Harewood Road in D.C. is home to the headstone of the man credited with ...
Mountain Home VA implements ‘Arlington Rules’ for Memorial Day flag placement
Memorial Day weekend kicked off with ceremonies across the region, and one of the most widely recognized took place at the ...
PHOTO COLLECTION: Memorial Day in the U.S.
Rosie Weaver leans against the headstone of her husband, U.S. Army Spc. Michael Weaver, after a Memorial Day ceremony, Sunday ...