USA, — Memorial Day stands as America's most significant annual observance dedicated to honoring fallen military personnel. Observed on the final Monday of May, this federal holiday has evolved from ...

On May 1, 1865, newly freed slaves in Charleston, South Carolina, held a parade of 10,000 people to honor 257 dead Union soldiers who had been buried in a mass grave. The former slaves had unearthed ...

Max Hansen, from Boy Scout Troop 242 in Greenfield, handles the American flag Monday during the 68th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at Park Cemetery. Dale E. Kuhn American Legion Post 119 in Greenfield ...

ROCHESTER — Kay Swenson has told her family’s story countless times since her son, Cpl. Curtis Swenson, was killed in Afghanistan, but each telling for the Gold Star mother remains fresh. “I’ve worn ...

IBERIA PARISH, La. (KLFY) — Holding its annual Memorial Day Ceremony, the Iberia Veterans Association honors fallen soldiers in Downtown New Iberia. Percy Barrilleaux, an Army Veteran and President of ...

OUTER BANKS, N.C. — Remembrance ceremonies were held across the Outer Banks on Monday, where veterans, families, and the community came together to honor and remember the men and women who gave the ...

SAN ANTONIO – Memorial High School senior Julian Gallardo attended the 37th Annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony held Monday by Edgewood ISD and Compadres for Scholarships. “We are here to ...

BIRNAMWOOD, Wis. (WSAW) - Memorial Day tributes and celebrations are taking place across the country. For many communities in central Wisconsin, they’re honoring those who served and passed with a ...

Learn about International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, marking the Auschwitz liberation and honoring victims.