For many Americans, Memorial Day marks a fun-filled long weekend and the unofficial start of summer. However, Memorial Day was created for a much more solemn purpose: commemorating the U.S. military ...

A backdrop for historic events, a treasured snapshot for travelers—the monument to America’s 16th president has been an iconic presence through the decades. The Lincoln Memorial, shown here under ...

While many consider Memorial Day to be the unofficial start of summer, the holiday is more than just backyard barbecues and beach trips. In the U.S., there are several holidays and observances that ...

"In between beers and hot dogs, I hope they take a moment to reflect on why Memorial Day exists," one US Army captain says. For Amelia Greene, there is nothing happy about Memorial Day. Greene lost ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CLEVELAND (WJW) – Memorial Day weekend is a ...

(WPRI) — While Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer, the holiday is a time to honor those who lost their lives defending our freedom. 9 a.m. — Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial will ...