On Dec. 17, 1917, the U.S. submarine USS F-1 was lost at sea during a training accident off the coast of California, killing ...

During World War I, four of baseball’s most accomplished, most celebrated Hall of Famers volunteered in The Great War, ...

Lt. Oliver Julian Kendall, who went by Judd, is the namesake of the VFW post in his hometown of Naperville, Illinois, but no ...

On this Memorial Day weekend, we honor American heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. That includes an act of bravery that ...

If you run out of hot dog buns or sunscreen for Memorial Day, a few Kansas City area grocery stores will be open May 26, 2025 ...

Ahead of Memorial Day weekend, on Friday morning the Lowell City Hall lobby was packed for a Hometown Heroes event honoring ...

Parade is set for May 26. The parade route has changed; instead of beginning at Central Avenue and Quail Street, the parade ...

National Poppy Day takes place every year on the Friday before Memorial Day. The poppy, a red wildflower, originated in ...

Reflecting on Memorial Day’s origins in the Civil War, this article contrasts past and present national divisions, critiques modern identity politics, and underscores the enduring importance of ...

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In the United States, Memorial Day's purpose is to honor military members who have died, while Veterans Day recognizes the ...