As you gather with friends and family this Memorial Day, don't forget the true meaning of the day: honoring the heroes who gave everything for America. Whether you’re hosting a pool party, throwing a ...
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - MAY 25: (EDITOR'S NOTE: Alternate crop) Members of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment place flags at the headstones of U.S. military personnel buried at Arlington National Cemetery, ...
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The Overlooked Black History Of Memorial Day

Black people played a huge role in honoring fallen soldiers soon after the Civil War ended.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- On this Memorial Day, the nation honors the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our country. Remembrance ceremonies were held across Louisville Monday.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Framed by the towering granite walls of Veterans Memorial Park, hundreds gathered once again on Memorial Day, Monday to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives in ...
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Gettysburg Memorial Day parade: A tradition since 1867

Gettysburg Memorial Day Parade Is One Of The Oldest In The Nation Gettysburg is known as the place where history was made—but ...
When I think of Memorial Day, I think long weekend. I think warm summer sun. Hot dogs and picnics, and throwing a frisbee on a grassy lawn. And if you’re a California native like me, Memorial Day ...