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

Observed every year on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day is more than just the unofficial start of summer. It’s a solemn ...

As communities across our county, state and nation approach Memorial Day, I find myself reflecting on the history, meaning ...

Before it was officially known as Memorial Day, the holiday was widely referred to as Decoration Day. Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971, following the passage of the Uniform ...

Memorial Day, originally called Decoration Day, began after the American Civil War as a way to honor fallen soldiers.

Long before it became an unofficial start of summer, a day removed from work and an excuse for family gatherings, Memorial ...

Every year, Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. Like Labor Day or Thanksgiving Day, the holiday's specific date changes annually. The origins of the holiday can be traced back to ...

Memorial Day 2025 is right around the corner. The federal holiday honors military members who lost their lives in service and ...