The holiday's origins can be traced to the American Civil War, which killed more than 600,000 service members — both Union ...

In 1865, the Confederacy crumbled under the weight of military defeats, economic exhaustion, and internal dissent. This video unpacks the decisive moments and strategic failures that led to the ...

One of the earliest Memorial Day celebrations was held by Black people to honor those who died in the Civil War. Here, we ...

Memorial Day has been celebrated since the end of the Civil War, which ended in the spring of 1865. The Civil War claimed ...

Memorial Day stems from the aftermath of the Civil War, when Americans sought ways to honor the loss of life from that ...

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in ...

Memorial Day started as Decoration Day in 1868. Eugene’s historic cemetery helps keep its Civil War origins alive.

CHILLICOTHE ― During the Civil War, men from across Ross County enlisted in multiple regiments organized in southern Ohio.

Explore the history of Memorial Day and the African American contributions to the holiday. Learn about the true purpose and ...