But the federal holiday is a day of remembrance and commemoration for military members who lost their lives in service.

South Carolina is one of only four states to observe the day as a state holiday, celebrating the lives of soldiers who fought ...

For many, Memorial Day means a cookout, a day at the beach or a surefire three-day weekend. It's widely considered the unofficial start of summer in the U.S. But the federal holiday is a day of ...

Several states in the south still observe Confederate Memorial Day in April as an official holiday, giving state workers the day off to pay homage to the those died during the Civil War.

For many, Memorial Day means a cookout, a day at the beach or a surefire three-day weekend. It's widely considered the unofficial start of summer in the U.S. But the federal holiday is a day of ...

Confederate Memorial Day is observed in South Carolina, as well as a few other states. The holiday commemorates ... But not everyone is happy about the controversial celebration intended to ...