In what had long been celebrated every May 30 to honor America’s fallen soldiers, Memorial Day officially became a federal holiday in 1971, observed on the last Monday in May

CECIL TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A service was held at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies to honor the nation’s fallen heroes. Music was played and wreaths were laid during the ceremony. Some local veterans gave speeches, including former Pittsburgh Steeler and Army veteran Rocky Bleier.

Americans pay tribute to those who lost their lives serving their country, but how are flags supposed to be flown?

Memorial Day is one of the federal holidays in the United States for honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The Tuskegee Airmen are deeply connected to Memorial Day through their courageous service,

It was a decade ago, as Memorial Day 2015 approached, when a phone call to Fort Snelling National Cemetery led Joanne Malmstedt to be the change she wished to see in the world.

As the United States readies to observe Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025, Americans across the country are preparing not only for outdoor gatherings and family barbecues but also for solemn moments of remembrance dedicated to the men and women who laid down their lives in service of the nation.

Every year on the last Monday in May, the United States honors the members of the US Armed Forces that gave the ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

On Friday and through the Memorial Day weekend, you may see people handing out and wearing red flowers. Here's why.