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

Grilling some burgers and having a brew on Memorial Day is cool, but do you know the history of this holiday? While you're enjoying the day off, take some time to understand why today is a holiday.

Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation's fallen troops. But it's come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and retail discounts.

Memorial Day, formerly called Decoration Day, is a day to remember and honor the men and women who died while serving in the United States military, particularly those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

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Memorial Day may be the unofficial start of summer, but it is also time set aside to remember this country’s fallen soldiers. Many Black folks roll their eyes at what this day means, but they ...

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 ...

In this image provided by the U.S. Coast Guard, wreckage is seen in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025 in Washington. (Petty Officer 2nd Class ...

DETROIT – Comerica Park wasn’t the only ballfield hosting an important game on Memorial Day. In observance of Memorial Day, the Full Count Foundation honored Private First Class Raymond Manz, a ...