For many Americans, Memorial Day weekend is an opportunity to gather with family and friends in celebration of the federal holiday. Originally called Decoration day, Memorial Day was created out of ...

The first national observance was shortly after the American Civil War and was then called Decoration Day. Veterans decorated war graves with blooming flowers. FILE - A member of the Army visits ...

Memorial Day gives us a day off to honor and remember those who have died while serving the United States. For 54 years, it has been officially commemorated on the last Monday in May with ceremonies, ...

Fallen service members will be honored Monday during Memorial Day events across Southern California, The Paramount Elks Club's annual "Honoring and Remembering" ceremony will be held at Veterans ...