Holidays
The Politics of Remembrance & The Legacy of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is about remembering and honoring the dead. But it also reveals a history of conflict and the challenge of unity across U.S. history.
Memorial Day is about remembering and honoring the dead. But it also reveals a history of conflict and the challenge of unity across U.S. history.
As Memorial Day nears, discover the holiday’s overlooked history—from African American freedmen honoring Union soldiers to today’s federal observance, and honor the legacy of our fallen heroes.
“Never was so much owed by so many to so few.” That sentiment by Winston Churchill has been deeply felt by many over the years. Do we feel it anymore today?