The holiday was first observed by communities all over the U.S. following the Civil War, when the nation suffered more than 620,000 military deaths.

In many respects, our country is involved in a new Cold War with China requiring a similarly enduring approach that enlists not just the resources of the United States Government but our own civil ...

Some of the memorials are highly visible and a point of pride. One has seemingly been forgotten and need attention.

American soft power recovered after low points during the Vietnam and Iraq wars, as well as during Trump’s first term. But ...

Memorial Day is May 26 this year. Here is a list of services, events, and local parades. The National Moment of Remembrance ...

Memorial Day weekend is nearly here, and if you're looking to something to do with the entire family in the Lower Hudson Valley, look no further.

One thing stands out amid all the chaos, corruption and disorder: the wanton destructiveness of the Trump presidency. The ...

When one side of the Spanish Civil War asked the world for help, a small band of Australian men and women answered the call.

Today, Americans are witnessing a resurgence of such concerns. History shows that they may lead to censorship and curtail ...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned a Senate panel Syria could face renewed “full-scale civil war of epic proportions.” ...

Peniel Joseph writes about this pivotal year in his new book, "Freedom Season: How 1963 Transformed America’s Civil Rights ...

Thousands of volunteers work to decode handwritten records from America's past. The National Archives program includes Revolutionary War pension files and Civil War documents.