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Memorial Day dates back to the Civil War, when Americans were looking for ways to honor their lost loved ones.

Since 1971, Americans have observed Memorial Day as a legal federal holiday occurring on the last Monday of May. Commonly known as the unofficial start of summer, it is part of a three-day weekend filled with cookouts, travel and concerts and, most important, ceremonies honoring the nations war dead.

Memorial Day, a federal holiday held the last Monday in May, is the nations foremost annual day to mourn and honor its deceased service men and women. Heres a history

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'When the Grocery Store was getting ready to open in January 1981, it was unclear whether it could technically be open seven days a week'

A national day for commemoration of the New Zealand Wars has struggled for attention and public engagement. So did Anzac Day once, and its survival can provide useful lessons.

Despite 2023 having been the sixth year a national day of commemoration for the New Zealand Wars was observed, it’s debatable how many New Zealanders really...

Daily Maverick is publishing a series of articles and reflections by relatives, friends and comrades of those involved in the 'Great Escape'

The bestseller, which used demographics to describe the past and forecast future trends, was the culmination of his long, successful career as an author, newspaper reporter and magazine journalist

There is a certain laid-back charm about many small towns in Ontario that make them the perfect place for a quick getaway from the city. Whether yo...