Amidst the holiday hubbub, the real meaning of Memorial Day can often get lost amidst the excitement of a three-day weekend. While many people are busy hosting barbecues or scouring Memorial Day deals ...

The history of Memorial Day goes back further than most people realize—and its original name might surprise you With cookouts to plan, sales to shop and the occasional “should we go somewhere?” trip ...

Memorial Day is observed annually on the last Monday of May and is set aside to honor fallen U.S. military personnel who’ve given their lives in service to their country. In 2026, Memorial Day falls ...

Memorial Day is a federal holiday dedicated to remembering and honoring those who died while working for the U.S. military Alex Heigl is a former associate editor at PEOPLE. He left PEOPLE in 2017.

In November of 1982, a processional of thousands of Vietnam veterans marched to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial for its dedication in Washington, D.C. Though now celebrated for its modern, minimal ...

Anne Michelle Aiken, 7, and Lilly Aiken, 4, place American flags around Clemson University’s Scroll of Honor for an upcoming Memorial Day ceremony, May 24, 2018. Volunteers placed 491 flags around the ...

The president announced a new project that would connect the memorial to the Potomac River. He isn’t sure if he wants it to be named after himself. By Luke Broadwater Luke Broadwater is a White House ...