A popular face in the Basingstoke sports scene, Lee, a "devoted father," was known in particular for his cricket prowess as ...

Memorial Day is listed as one of the 11 federal U.S. holidays, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Most federal workers are entitled to paid holiday time off.

Memorial Day is Monday.. The holiday that honors soldiers who died during service to the United States is observed on May 30 this year. Though its roots date back to the Civil War, it was declared ...

U.S. President Joe Biden salutes before delivering an address at the 153rd National Memorial Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day in Arlington, Virginia on May 31, 2021.

Memorial Day was initially on May 30—no matter what day the week that would be. That changed in 1971. Here's why “This loss of memory and shift into recreation and leisure is a trend in ...

“For many Americans, Memorial Day is a much-needed day off to relax and enjoy their family. It is important to understand that it is also a solemn day of remembrance.

Memorial Day hours for area shopping malls, retail stores. The Shops at Liberty Place will be closed on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day. The Fashion District Philadelphia will be open during ...

In 1971, Congress made Memorial Day an official holiday and moved it to the last Monday in May. "Memorial Day is really a solemn day," says Major Scott Hawks with the Minnesota National Guard.