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 ...

Memorial Day, one of the United States' national holidays, is coming up next week. Here's what you need to know about it.

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

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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 ...