Mississippi honors those who fought for the Confederacy against the United States in the Civil War. Who tried to drop the ...

South Carolina is one of only four states to observe the day as a state holiday, celebrating the lives of soldiers who fought ...

Mississippi celebrates Confederate Memorial Day as a state holiday, one of only a few states to do so. The holiday is ...

While these states do observe Confederate Memorial Day, the meaning and significance of the day can vary from state to state. Presley Bo Tyler is a reporter for the Louisiana Deep South Connect ...

Confederate Memorial Day is observed in South Carolina, as well as a few other states. The holiday commemorates ... Lee and Stonewall Jackson, according to the United Daughters of the Confederacy ...

At 3 p.m. on Memorial Day, Americans observe the National Moment of Remembrance — a one-minute pause to honor and remember those who died in military service to the United States. What's the ...

a retired Sergeant Major of the United States Army said in the release. “Memorial Day is a time to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

There are several holidays, events and celebrations taking place on May Day, and all for different reasons. Here's what's ...