One of the earliest Memorial Day observances occurred on May 1, 1865. Organized by freed slaves and white missionaries.

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On this date in history: In 1844, the first U.S telegraph line was formally opened -- between Baltimore and Washington. The ...

From the American Revolution to modern battles, take a look back at the full toll of U.S. deaths in war this Memorial Day.

Not only is Memorial Day celebrated in May, but several other holidays that honor those in the military as well.

Moody’s held in there the longest, but it had to acknowledge what the other financial ratings houses had said before: The ...

Since 1956, the official motto of the United States has been "In God we trust." The phrase appears on coins, paper currency, ...

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