How Countries Around the World Celebrate Memorial Day; ... May 23, 2015 7:30 AM EDT. A mericans will break out the flags, hot dogs and red, white and blue apparel to celebrate Memorial Day on Monday.

Memorial Day began as a way to honor soldiers who died in the American Civil War, which claimed the lives of the most U.S. military personnel in history. Now, the holiday is celebrated to ...

Memorial Day always falls on the last Monday in May and honors those who died while serving in the U.S ... Here is what you need to know about Memorial Day and why we celebrate the holiday. ...

KSDK-TV, St. Louis, Mo. ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Here are 10 fast facts about Memorial Day, a holiday honoring American soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country: • Even though ...

Memorial Day, also known as Decoration Day, has been a federal holiday since 1971. The day is typically celebrated with parades and ceremonies, and most government offices and some businesses are ...