Before it was officially known as Memorial Day, the holiday was widely referred to as Decoration Day. Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971, following the passage of the Uniform ...

Did you know that Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day and dates back to the aftermath of the Civil War, making ...

Petersburg, Va., played a surprising role in the birth of Memorial Day. Discover how a visit to Blandford Cemetery helped ...

Explore how four U.S. presidents used music to heal, unite, and lead with intention—offering timeless lessons in mindful ...

While many American towns claim to have held the earliest celebrations of the holiday, U.S. officials declared Waterloo, New ...

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s (BMC) ambitious road concreting project was planned to eliminate potholes and prevent trenching on roads. However, it has now created a new challenge for ...