May 30, 1945, was a time of celebration in Mahanoy City. Three weeks earlier, on May 8, three-and-a-half years of bloody ...

The first Memorial Day tribute was created by newly freed Black Americans in 1865, though racists have tried to erase them from history. Memorial Day might look like backyard barbecues and flag-draped ...

It’s hard to top the percussive power of “The 1812 Overture” but the fireworks Sunday night at Celebration at the Station rivaled the cannon fire that’s part of the classical piece. The annual ...

The Village of LaGrange Founding Celebration will take place Memorial Day weekend, May 24-26, with a list of events for all ages. In light of LaGrange Township’s bi-centennial, the 150-year ...

The United States will commemorate Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, by honoring soldiers who died during service. Originally known as Declaration Day, the tradition can be traced back to May 30, 1868.

ROCHESTER — Kay Swenson has told her family’s story countless times since her son, Cpl. Curtis Swenson, was killed in Afghanistan, but each telling for the Gold Star mother remains fresh. “I’ve worn ...

HAUGTON, La. (KSLA) - With Memorial Day just around the corner, it is important to remember that the holiday is not a celebration, but a day to remember those who served our country. KSLA’s Andrew ...

BOISE — The sun shone bright on Wednesday afternoon while veterans, military service members and civilians gathered together to remember military members killed in action. The Idaho National Guard ...

The City of Killeen invites the public to attend and take part in a Memorial Day Celebration at 9 a.m. Monday. The event is open to the public at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery at 11463 ...