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Trump plans to change Veterans Day into ‘Victory Day for World War I’

Veterans Day has been a federal holiday since 1938, honoring the contributions of American military personnel.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago

US senator claims Putin ‘doesn’t want Ukraine’

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a Senate Committee on Armed Services member, claimed on a political talk show that Vladimir Putin 'doesn’t want Ukraine.'

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

19 months ago

Biden says each generation has to earn freedom, in Memorial Day speech

Biden, joined by Vice President Kamala Harris and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

By Zeke Miller

19 months ago

From history to controversy: 5 things to know about Memorial Day

The day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members, but it’s come to anchor the unofficial start of summer and retail discounts.

19 months ago

VA moving to let living veterans prep their online memorial pages

The latest planned expansion to the Veterans Legacy Memorial project would allow living veterans to craft their own lasting tributes.

By Leo Shane III

19 months ago

Is Memorial Day a federal holiday for government workers?

Since Nov. 11, 2001, more than 7,000 U.S. service members and 8,000 contractors have died in conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan and associated battles.

By Molly Weisner

19 months ago