Memorial Day, holiday in the United States observed in late May. Previously designated Decoration Day, it was inaugurated in 1868 by Gen. John A. Logan for the purpose of decorating the graves of Civil War veterans and has since become a day on which all war dead are commemorated.
Memorial Day - Officially observed on Monday, May 26, 2008
Veterans Day - Veterans' statistics, history of the holiday, war poetry, and more
World War II Memorial - New World War II Memorial Dedicated by Shmuel Ross The National World War II Memorial was dedicated ...
World War II Movies - World War II Movies From "Schindler's List" to the summer blockbuster "Pearl ...
When and How to Display the U.S. Flag - The United States Flag Code stipulates that as the symbol of a living country, the flag is considered in itself a living thing. These regulations outline the proper ways to display the American flag.
