Memorial Day was officially established as a federal holiday in 1971, but the tradition of honoring fallen soldiers began over a century prior. Originally deemed Decoration Day, the first Memorial ...

During the Civil War, in July 1862 when the Army of the Potomac was in camp, Brig. Gen. Daniel Butterfield summoned Pvt. Oliver Wilcox Norton, his brigade bugler, to his tent. Butterfield, who ...

It's not just the unofficial beginning of summer. Read up on this holiday's meaning and history before Memorial Day 2024 arrives. The post When Is Memorial Day 2024, and Why Do We Celebrate It?

Memorial Day, is to recognize people who died while serving in the Armed Forces. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran during the Vietnam War, Gary Van Eyll said he has a duty to appreciate ...