Explore the American Civil War's history, causes like slavery and states' rights, key events including Gettysburg and ...

Legendary documentary filmmaker Ken Burns once called the Civil War "the most important event in American history," because ...

A new Civil War trail sign has been installed in Plymouth to honor African-American soldiers who served in the Civil War. The dedication ceremony, held on Satur ...

What led the United States into civil war in 1861? In this premiere episode of Kings and Generals’ American Civil War series, ...

From the American Revolution to modern battles, take a look back at the full toll of U.S. deaths in war this Memorial Day.

Photo: Getty Images Memorial Day began in the mid-1800s as a way to honor the people who died in the American Civil War. The ...

In 1971, Congress officially established Memorial Day as a federal holiday, moving its observance to the last Monday in May ...