(NEXSTAR) — Since it was established, Memorial Day has had a clear purpose: giving Americans a day to honor those who have died in American wars. Unlike other holidays, its significance also comes ...

On Memorial Day, the American flag should be flown at half-staff until noon in honor of those U.S. military members who died in service. At noon, the flag is raised to full-staff as a "symbol of ...

But many people still don't know that Memorial Day has its own flag traditions and etiquette in the United States. The U.S. Flag Code is not what you might think of as a typical law, in that it's ...

President Woodrow Wilson and President Calvin Coolidge each issued presidential proclamations asking for June 14 to be ...

Memorial Day is the beginning of a string of holidays that pay tribute to American patriotism, with Flag Day on June 14 and the Fourth of July following quickly after. Ahead of these holidays ...

Memorial Day, the federal holiday honoring people who have died while serving in the United States military, is Monday. Ceremonies and parades take place across Greater Cincinnati to recognize the ...

Memorial Day falls on May 26 this year and ... If you like to collect driftwood, you can turn your collection into a unique American flag. Rustic Crafts & DIY did just that to make a flag that ...

the U.S. flag should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until noon on Memorial Day to signify a period of mourning. After noon, the flag should be raised to full-staff until sunset. Position the ...