Memorial Day

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Medal of Honor recipient missing 73 years to be buried Memorial Day

ANDERSONVILLE, Ga. (AP) — A Memorial Day burial is planned for a U.S. Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient whose remains were identified nearly 73 years after he went missing during the Korean War.

https://apnews.com/article/korean-war-veteran-remains-burial-b96aa29a2cae00a38e4925b6c9dd92c3

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Some gave all

Photo: Kent Nishimura/Getty Images Nearly 1,500 joint service members spent around four hours placing American flags in front of more than 260,000 headstones at Arlington National Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day.

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?️ 1 for the road: Memorial Day travel surge

Data: AAA. Chart: Axios Visuals Memorial Day travel is projected to beat a 20-year-old record high this year, Axios' April Rubin and Alex Fitzpatrick write from AAA data out this morning. Why it matters: Americans keep breaking travel records in the post-pandemic period, either to keep making up for lost time during COVID or, now, to get ahead of potential rising prices over the next few months. By the numbers: 45.1 million people are projected to travel at least 50 miles from home. That's an increase of 1.4 million travelers from last year and surpasses the record from 2005. Keep reading.

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Memorial Day 2025 ? Buckle up

Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios Godspeed to those flying or driving this Memorial Day weekend. ✈️ Both AAA and the FAA are predicting record high travel over the next few days, despite economic uncertainty. ? More than 45 million people are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home over the long weekend, per AAA's projections. That would beat 2005's record of 44 million. ⛈️ Thunderstorms in parts of the country could cause air delays and hazardous driving. And the record air travel will stress an air traffic control system already showing signs of buckling under pressure.

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5 Christian Heroes to Honor on Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a profound reminder of the sacrifices made by countless individuals for our freedoms through their service. This day is primarily about honoring those who have fallen, but also taps into deeper realms of faith and spirituality.

This day reminds believers to consider entwining faith with national identity. Christian doctrine highlights the importance of sacrifice, selflessness, and loving one’s neighbor, all attributes of those who have served and are serving in the military.

In honor of this day, here are some Christian Heroes to remember this Memorial Day.

https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/christian-heroes-to-honor-on-memorial-day.html?

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In their words: How recent presidents have honored America’s fallen on Memorial Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — From Arlington National Cemetery outside the nation’s capital to the American burial ground in Normandy, France, presidents customarily commemorate Memorial Day on hallowed ground.

https://apnews.com/article/american-presidents-memorial-day-speeches-own-words-8d9cd124b7187383d13eb2f8ef3a275a?

Editorial: On Memorial Day, recall the lives lost in service to this nation

Across Central Florida, people will gather today to remember the local soldiers, sailors, Marines, airmen and guard members who gave their lives in service to their country.

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/05/26/editorial-on-memorial-day-recall-the-lives-lost-in-service-to-this-nation/?

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? Memorial Day in America

Photo: Samuel Corum/Getty Images A man reaches out to a name etched into the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., today. Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images Firefighters turn out for the 141st annual Memorial Day Parade in Fremont Center, N.Y., in the Catskill Mountains. Photo: Ken Cedeno/Reuters From right: President Trump, Vice President Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth salute the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. See more photos.

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Happy Memorial Day

May 25, 2026

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Memorial Day: Higher fuel prices have some Americans scaling back their travel plans

Industry forecasts show tens of millions of people still plan to get away during the holiday weekend and over the summer. But higher fuel prices resulting from the Iran war and other inflationary pressures may be changing the types of trips they take. Read more.

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Remembering the Sacrifice

Memorial Day, explained Memorial Day is a federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the US military. Originally called Decoration Day, its origins trace to the aftermath of the Civil War, when communities across the country began holding local ceremonies to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers. The first national commemoration was held at Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 1868.   Over time, the holiday has come to be both a solemn day of remembrance and the unofficial start of summer. Congress moved it from May 30 to the final Monday in May in 1971, creating what is now one of the biggest travel and cookout weekends of the year in the United States.   Today, traditions include visiting cemeteries, attending parades, and the National Moment of Remembrance at 3 pm, when Americans are asked to pause and honor the fallen. ... Read what else we learned about Memorial Day here.   Also, check out ...  > One of the earliest Memorial Day ceremonies was held by newly freed Black Americans in South Carolina. (Read) > The American Battle Monuments Commission maintains 26 overseas military cemeteries in 16 countries. (Explore) > The Indianapolis 500 has been tied to Decoration/Memorial Day since 1911. (Read) > Cookout and barbecue culture boomed in postwar 1950s America. (Learn)

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🎖️ Oldest Pearl Harbor survivor

Freeman Johnson, a 106-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor, holds up his dog tag during an interview this month at his home in Centerville, Mass. Photo: Charles Krupa/AP On Memorial Day, Freeman Johnson, the country's oldest living survivor of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, is keeping the memory of the air raid alive after nearly 85 years. Why it matters: Johnson, who turned 106 in March, is one of just 11 remaining survivors of the surprise strike, which killed just over 2,400 Americans and propelled the United States into World War II. Johnson — who lives in Centerville, Mass. — was far below deck helping repair one of the boilers of the USS St. Louis. By the time he was topside, the St. Louis, a light cruiser, had evaded midget submarines and safely set out to sea. "While all the rigmarole was going on topside, I was inside a steam drum. Couldn't see anything, absolutely nothing," Johnson said. "I was just a sailor, just a swabbie." Go deeper.

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🇺🇸 Memorial Day in America

Photo: Tom Brenner/Getty Images Above: Visitors pay respects yesterday at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Photo: Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images A Young Marine helps carry an American flag during a parade today down Constitution Avenue in Washington. Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images In Farmington, Maine, Robin Hutchinson cleaned off the gravestone of his grandfather, a World War II veteran, at Riverside Cemetery. Hutchinson said he visits every Memorial Day weekend. Photo: Heather Diehl/Getty Images A member of the Army's 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, "The Old Guard," carried her daughter on her shoulders last week as she placed flags in front of headstones at Arlington National Cemetery.