Here's what to know about the holiday. After the Civil War ended, the practice of "decoration days" evolved into what is now Memorial Day. According to the DVA, "On May 5, 1868, the Grand Army of ...

According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Memorial Day is the "nation's foremost annual day to mourn and honor its deceased service men and women." Originally called "Decoration Day ...

Originating in the years following the Civil War and initially known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971. It offers Americans a chance to reflect on the cost ...

Memorial Day falls on May 26 this year and, as always, marks the first unofficial day of the summer season. Many of us like ...