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

Memorial Day, one of the United States' national holidays, is coming up next week. Here's what you need to know about it.

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

To historians and archivists, it points to the possibility that Trump’s presidency will leave less for the nation’s ...

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

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

Moody’s Ratings downgraded the United States’ debt on Friday, stripping the country of its last perfect credit rating. The move could rattle financial markets and push up interest rates, potentially ...

Moody's also cited House Republicans' "One, Big, Beautiful Bill," which is attempting to make temporary tax cuts established ...

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