In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the last Monday in May. Businesses increasingly ...

The name "Memorial Day" can often bring to mind visions of toes in the sand and burgers on the grill. True to the holiday's origins, though, many people are taking opportunity to honor those who died ...

For many, Veterans Day is an extra Monday off before the holiday season gets into full swing, and Memorial Day is the weekend that signifies the start of summer. But both days have a significant and ...