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He was Hulk Hogan before Hulk Hogan. He leapt to the big screen before it was the sporting standard. And for his final act? He worked in the shadows to topple Hitler.

Originally known as Decoration Day, Memorial Day became an official federal holiday in 1971, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

As we solemnly gather this Memorial Day to bestow our most honored respect to the many veterans and loved ones that find eternal rest in our local cemeteries, it is most heartfelt. Though there are many people visiting the greater Concord area...

While Memorial Day allows most Americans a three-day weekend, it's really a solemn day meant to remember those who have given their lives for our freedom.

While Memorial Day allows most Americans a three-day weekend, it's really a solemn day meant to remember those who have given their lives for our freedom.

American Battlefield Trust buys and preserves battlefields in the United States whether from the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 or the Civil War.

History.com explains the origin of Memorial Day and how it eventually became a national holiday.

This video from the General John A. Logan Museum gives us an understanding of General Logan's thoughts on African-American rights and how they changed as he served in the Civil War. Not long into his action-packed Civil War tenure, he was showing a change of heart regarding his position towards African-Americans, describing slavery as a

Memorial Day has been celebrated in the United States since 1868, although not officially. It started out as a way to honor those who died during the Civil War. In a Cheyenne Weekly Leader, June 3, 1876: Memorial Day, May 30, 1911, is rendered notable in that this year marks the fiftieth anniver

Memorial Day is more than just a three-day weekend. It’s the day Americans commemorate those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the armed forces.