Memorial Day's history begins after the Civil War. It became a federal holiday in 1971 and is marked with cemetery visits, ...

Memorial Day parades, often incorporating military personnel and members of ... in war — a tradition that began with a World War I poem.

This year’s Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Hostilities (2025/5785) brought to light a deeply personal aspect ...

The idea of encouraging planting, protecting, and appreciating trees rose from the mind of a Nebraska pioneer, Julius ...

A Lancaster bomber will fly over Shropshire this weekend to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day.

Street parties, concerts and flypasts are being held across the West Midlands to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE ...

Australian politicians, many of whom served themselves, reflect on the meaning of Anzac Day. Anzac Day has always been ...

Hundreds have braced the rain and lined city streets to pay respect for Australia's fallen soldiers at a pre-dawn service.

Padre Bill Gray speaks during the Anzac Day dawn service at Tolaga Bay. Photo / Wynsley Wrigley Tolaga Bay Anzac Day dawn service Dr Wayne Ngata said he wanted to do something different before ...