Memorial Day

United States federal holiday remembering those who died in military service

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Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States for remembering and honoring the military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. The holiday is now observed on the last Monday of May, Memorial Day having been observed on May 30 from 1868 to 1970.

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Face the Nation pays tribute to U.S. military On Memorial Day weekend, "Face the Nation's" Margaret Brennan thanks members of the U.S. military killed while stationed overseas in the past year. CBS News - Published on November 5, 2019
Tester blasts Trump for China trade war, calls farmer bailout a "Band-Aid" Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, joins Margaret Brennan to discuss ongoing trade tensions and veterans affairs on this Memorial Day weekend. CBS News - Published on November 1, 2019
Calendar: Week of May 29 From Memorial Day to the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' classic "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead. Jane Pauley reports. CBS News - Published on November 1, 2019
Rooney rethinks Memorial Day "I wish we could dedicate Memorial Day, not to the memory of those who have died at war, but to the idea of saving the lives of the young people who are going to die in the future." CBS News - Published on October 31, 2019
2 men who lied about military service must wear sign that says 'I am a liar,' judge rules Men who lied about military service must wear signs that say "I am a liar" for eight hours on Memorial Day and Veterans Day to be eligible for parole. USATODAY.com - Published on August 27, 2019
Beer and brotherhood unite Marines at gravesite The Marines of 2nd Battalion, 4th Regiment established a tradition where every Memorial Day, they gather to celebrate and remember the lives of their fallen brothers. USATODAY.com - Published on August 22, 2019

5/24: CBSN AM PM Theresa May announces resignation; record travel expected for Memorial Day CBS News - Published on June 4, 2019
Bill Maher Goes Off on Robert Mueller: Is Trump ‘a Criminal’? On Friday night, Bill Maher returned from a brief Memorial Day break to entertain his Resistance™ audience on Real Time. The big news this week, of course, was Robert Mueller’s surprise press.. WorldNews - Published on June 1, 2019