Memorial Day is set to be observed Monday, May 26. Here's what you need to know about the holiday dating back to the end of the Civil War.

Memorial Day, which takes place on the last Monday in May, is a United States federal holiday dedicated to those who died while working for the U.S. military. Here's everything to know about Memorial Day and what it means.

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In 1971, Congress officially established Memorial Day as a federal holiday, moving its observance to the last Monday in May to create a three-day weekend. Today, Americans honor the day with parades, ceremonies, and moments of remembrance.

A screenshot shared online in late May 2025 authentically showed a Truth Social post by U.S. President Donald Trump wishing a happy Memorial Day to "the scum that spent the last four years trying to destroy our country."

Adan Maya, 43, was a passenger in one of two vehicles in a fatal May 24 Columbus crash, one of 12 people killed in Ohio over Memorial Day weekend.

Two people were killed and nine others injured in a shooting at Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park on Memorial Day, police said on Tuesday.

These meaningful quotes serve as a heartfelt tribute to the courage and legacy of those who served our country