Memorial Day is about reverence and collective memory, honoring over a million fallen heroes. Missteps in language highlight the need for solemn respect.

The first Memorial Day in 1865 was led by freed African Americans in Charleston to honor Union soldiers and celebrate emancipation.

Grilling some burgers and having a brew on Memorial Day is cool, but do you know the history of this holiday? While you're enjoying the day off, take some time to understand why today is a holiday.

In sharing US Memorial Day wishes and quotes, Americans pay homage not only with flags and ceremonies but also with words that echo through generations, a testament to courage, sacrifice, and ...

Over half of Americans don’t know what Memorial Day is, according to new research. The shocking data was revealed in a new survey of 2,000 Americans, which found that only 48% of respondents ...

These Memorial Day quotes will help you remember the true meaning of the holiday.

Why is Memorial Day celebrated? It’s a day of reflection and remembrance of those who died while serving in the U.S. military, according to the Congressional Research Service.

The establishment of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday had a longed, difficult path to acceptance. Now it's not just about what's open and what's closed but ...

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. isn't just about one day. Here are the best MLK quotes to live by, always.

Miami celebrated the 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have A Dream” speech with the theme “Don’t Give Up on the Dream!” in Liberty City.

Martin Luther King III, a civil rights activist and the son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, spoke to CBS News on MLK Day and Trump's inauguration.