A Visit To Arlington National Cemetery On Memorial Day
Amidst the barbecues, the family gatherings, and the time off from work, we must remember the true reason for the end-of-May holiday.
The Real Reason You Shouldn’t Worry About When To Wear White Is Way Deeper Than Fashion
The moratorium on wearing white after Labor Day enforced by the legalistically fashion-minded is over. But should we pay attention to this old rule?
During The Era That Gave Us Memorial Day, Abraham Lincoln Explains Why The Fallen Fought
‘It is for this the struggle should be maintained, that we may not lose our birthright… The nation is worth fighting for, to secure such an inestimable jewel.’
Suicide Rates Show Veterans’ Biggest War Can Happen In Their Minds
The memorial decorations, parades, cookouts, and family time set aside in reverence falls short of recognizing the true loss of life that war brings.
What The Origins Of Memorial Day Can Teach Americans About Getting Along
For many Americans, Memorial Day is nothing more than a cookout. But it began as a way to honor those who died in the Civil War, and heal a broken country.
Meet The WWII Soldier I Remember On Memorial Day
My grandpa was a teenager when he fought in World War II. It took decades—and a conversion to Christianity—to bring him peace from his experiences with war.
‘Rosie The Riveter’ Iconicized The American Women Who Truly Fought Fascism
This Memorial Day, don’t forget the American women who fought on the home front during World War II, and who ultimately helped defeat fascism.
On Memorial Day, It’s Personal
For soldiers, it only takes one wrong step, one wrong turn, or one blink of an eye to go from Veteran’s Day to Memorial Day.
President Obama’s Odd Memorial Day Message
President Obama’s Memorial Day speech contained a disturbing message about the supposed end of the wars is Iraq and Afghanistan.
Is It Disrespectful To Celebrate Memorial Day?
It’s perfectly fine to mark Memorial Day with a barbecue. But try not to make that all.
In Washington, Motorcycle-Mounted Veterans Remember Their Own
Tattoos and beards and black leather out in the sun, those veterans are all of us. These are our mounted patron saints, America’s own motorcycle gang, the best of who we are.
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