Memorial Day
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May 30, 2023, 8:22 AM

Memorial Day tribute

Honoring the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
May 30, 2023, 8:22 AM
Memorial Day tribute
May 30, 2023, 2:23 AM

Wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Biden: "As a nation we have many obligations, but I believe we have only one truly sacred obligation. Prepare those we send into harm's way and care for them and their families..."
May 30, 2023, 2:23 AM
Wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
May 30, 2023, 1:41 AM

America pays tribute to its fallen heroes

On this Memorial Day holiday we visit cemeteries across the country to recognize those that sacrificed their lives.
May 30, 2023, 1:41 AM
America pays tribute to its fallen heroes
May 30, 2023, 12:02 AM

'He's home': Missing 73 years, Medal of Honor recipient's remains return to Georgia

An American soldier awarded the Medal of Honor after he went missing in battle during the Korean War was buried on Memorial Day near his hometown in Georgia
May 30, 2023, 12:02 AM
'He's home': Missing 73 years, Medal of Honor recipient's remains return to Georgia
May 29, 2023, 11:02 PM

Biden on Memorial Day lauds generations of fallen US troops who 'dared all and gave all'

The president said we "must never forget the price that was paid" by the troops.
May 29, 2023, 11:02 PM
Biden marks Memorial Day lauding generations of fallen US troops
May 29, 2023, 5:50 PM

Memorial Day forecast: Wet weather washing out some holiday plans

ABC News meteorologist Somara Theodore tracks the weather from coast-to-coast as millions of Americans celebrate Memorial Day.
May 29, 2023, 5:50 PM
Memorial Day forecast: Wet weather washing out some holiday plans
May 29, 2023, 3:09 PM

Memorial Day weather forecast

What to expect if you're hitting the roads or the beach.
May 29, 2023, 3:09 PM
Memorial Day weather forecast
May 29, 2023, 12:36 PM

Millions of Americans to take the skies for Memorial Day

ABC News’ Trevor Ault reports on the busiest travel weekend in years.
May 29, 2023, 12:36 PM
Millions of Americans to take the skies for Memorial Day
May 29, 2023, 1:52 AM

Memorial Day weather threats

As millions of Americans are flying and hitting the roads in numbers not seen since before the pandemic, weather threatens to wash out holiday plans from the Carolinas to the Mid-Atlantic.
May 29, 2023, 1:52 AM
Memorial Day weather threats
May 27, 2023, 11:18 PM

Americans across the country honor fallen heroes

Service members placed flags in front of more than 270,000 headstones at Arlington National ceremony while in Boston volunteers arranged more than 37,000 flags at the Soldiers and Sailors Monument.
May 27, 2023, 11:18 PM
Americans across the country honor fallen heroes
May 27, 2023, 11:09 PM

Record-breaking holiday travel

Americans are hitting the roads, rails, and skies in numbers not seen since before the pandemic during the Memorial Day weekend.
May 27, 2023, 11:09 PM
Record-breaking holiday travel
May 27, 2023, 5:16 PM

Millions travel during Memorial Day exodus

Air travel is above pre-pandemic levels as 27 million are expected to take the roads over the holiday weekend.
May 27, 2023, 5:16 PM
Millions travel during Memorial Day exodus
May 27, 2023, 1:02 AM

By the Numbers: Memorial Day travel

A look at the numbers behind Memorial Day travel as its forecasted to be one of the busiest travel weekends since 2019.
May 27, 2023, 1:02 AM
By the Numbers: Memorial Day travel
May 26, 2023, 7:08 PM

Memorial Day holiday rush

Airlines are promising to avoid a repeat of last year’s major delays. ABC News’ Rhiannon Ally reports.
May 26, 2023, 7:08 PM
Memorial Day holiday rush
May 26, 2023, 6:22 PM

Rip current warning as families head to beaches for Memorial Day weekend

A mom is speaking out about a terrifying close call for her three kids and family who were swept out to sea.
May 26, 2023, 6:22 PM
Rip current warning as families head to beaches for Memorial Day weekend
May 26, 2023, 3:48 PM

Influx of travelers take to the skies for Memorial Day

ABC News’ Gio Benitez reports on the airports across the U.S. preparing for nearly 3.4 million people traveling via the skies this holiday weekend.
May 26, 2023, 3:48 PM
Influx of travelers take to the skies for Memorial Day
May 26, 2023, 2:25 PM

Memorial Day weekend weather forecast

ABC News meteorologist Sam Champion shares the holiday weekend forecast across the U.S.
May 26, 2023, 2:25 PM
Memorial Day weekend weather forecast
May 26, 2023, 1:52 PM

Busy day on the roads for Memorial Day travel

ABC News’ Trevor Ault reports on the latest traffic conditions and expectations for road travel in the U.S. on Memorial Day.
May 26, 2023, 1:52 PM
Busy day on the roads for Memorial Day travel
May 25, 2023, 3:47 PM

What to expect on the road for the holiday weekend

ABC News’ Trevor Ault reports on traffic expectations and latest Memorial Day road travel.
May 25, 2023, 3:47 PM
What to expect on the road for the holiday weekend
May 25, 2023, 3:28 PM

What to expect at airports for Memorial Day travel

ABC News’ Gio Benitez reports on the latest airline data, including busiest travel times.
May 25, 2023, 3:28 PM
What to expect at airports for Memorial Day travel
May 21, 2023, 1:38 PM

AAA predicts one of the busiest Memorial Day weekends since 2000

The numbers of air and road travelers are expected to be significantly higher than last year.
May 21, 2023, 1:38 PM
AAA predicts one of the busiest Memorial Day weekends since 2000
May 20, 2023, 2:30 PM

Upcoming travel crush and safety concerns for Memorial Day

Airports across the country are bracing for a crush of passengers for Memorial Day weekend. One of the busiest hubs is now asking for extra security to deal with unruly passengers.
May 20, 2023, 2:30 PM
Upcoming travel crush and safety concerns for Memorial Day
May 17, 2023, 7:25 PM

Airlines prepping for busiest Memorial Day weekend since before pandemic

Some U.S. carriers expect to carry over 2 million passengers over the holiday.
May 17, 2023, 7:25 PM
Airlines prepping for busiest Memorial Day weekend since before pandemic
May 17, 2023, 4:59 PM

Memorial Day sales to shop early this year

ABC News’ Becky Worley weighs in on everything to buy now when it comes to holiday weekend sales.
May 17, 2023, 4:59 PM
Memorial Day sales to shop early this year
May 16, 2023, 3:41 PM

42 million Americans expected to travel over Memorial Day weekend: AAA 

The agency anticipates this will be the third-busiest Memorial Day weekend since 2000.
May 16, 2023, 3:41 PM
42 million Americans expected to travel over Memorial Day weekend: AAA 
1 year ago

President Biden honors veterans on Memorial Day

Plus, new video and 911 calls from Uvalde shooting, tips and tricks for summer travel and Queen Elizabeth to commemorates 70 years on the throne.
1 year ago
President Biden honors veterans on Memorial Day
1 year ago

Biden marks Memorial Day with wreath-laying at Arlington National Cemetery

Later, he and families of the fallen plant a magnolia tree at the White House.
1 year ago
Biden marks Memorial Day with wreath-laying at Arlington National Cemetery
1 year ago

Best Memorial Day sales to shop right now

From appliances to clothing, ABC News’ Becky Worley breaks down which retailers are offering the biggest discounts on items for the holiday.
1 year ago
Best Memorial Day sales to shop right now
1 year ago

Millions of Memorial Day travelers head home amid record gas prices

ABC News’ Victor Oquendo shares tips on how to find the best and worst times to hit the road and how to save money at the pump for travelers heading home after the holiday weekend.
1 year ago
Millions of Memorial Day travelers head home amid record gas prices
1 year ago

Hundreds of flights canceled for Memorial Day travelers

Delta Airlines, which saw the most cancellations, said the issues stemmed from bad weather and “air traffic control actions.”
1 year ago
Hundreds of flights canceled for Memorial Day travelers
1 year ago

Poppy Wall returns to Washington for Memorial Day, blooming in honor of fallen service members

The USAA Poppy Wall of Honor -- honoring the more than 645,000 Americans who have been killed in military service -- returned to the National Mall for Memorial Day
1 year ago
Poppy Wall returns to National Mall for Memorial Day
1 year ago

Millions of Americans on the move for Memorial Day

Two thousand flights have been canceled since Friday.
1 year ago
Millions of Americans on the move for Memorial Day
1 year ago

Best deals for Memorial Day sales

ABC News' Becky Worley shares tips for hunting down this weekend's best deals.
1 year ago
Best deals for Memorial Day sales
1 year ago

Best Memorial Day sales to shop amid rising inflation and shortages

Despite supply chain shortages and inflation concerns, there are still great deals to find on summer items this weekend if you know where to look.
1 year ago
Best Memorial Day sales to shop amid rising inflation and shortages
2 years ago

US celebrates Memorial Day, 1st holiday after vaccine rollout

Over the weekend, an estimated 34 million people traveled and more 7 million people were screened at airports between Thursday and Sunday. There were about 135,000 fans at the Indy 500.
2 years ago
US celebrates Memorial Day, 1st holiday after vaccine rollout
2 years ago

Americans remember the fallen on Memorial Day

At Arlington National Cemetery, service members placed flags at each of the 260,000 headstones in honor of the lives lost. Across the country, people paused to honor those who died in combat.
2 years ago
Americans remember the fallen on Memorial Day
2 years ago

Honoring our nations’ fallen heroes

Representative Mark Takano discusses what Congress is doing to support those who have served our country.
2 years ago
Honoring our nations’ fallen heroes
2 years ago

Thousands of motorcycles ride for veterans

Thousands of motorcycle riders rolled through Washington, D.C., to raise awareness about issues facing American veterans.
2 years ago
Thousands of motorcycles ride for veterans
2 years ago

Navy SEAL, Green Beret killed in Afghanistan, leaving Marine brother 'Sole Survivor'

As the sole survivor, Beau Wise was told he would not be put in harms way -- the only service member to be kept from combat in the Afghanistan war for such a reason.
2 years ago
Navy SEAL, Green Beret killed in Afghanistan, leaving Marine brother 'Sole Survivor'
2 years ago

Memorial Day sales

Big discounts and bargains are available for those shopping this Memorial Day weekend.
2 years ago
Memorial Day sales
2 years ago

Memorial Day weekend sales

Lifestyle expert Valerie Greenberg is here with the lowdown on all the deep discounts.
2 years ago
Memorial Day weekend sales
2 years ago

Military families face growing food insecurity

ABC News’ MaryAlice Parks reports on food insecurity among military families and efforts by advocates and lawmakers to address the problem, which has worsened during the pandemic.
2 years ago
Military families face growing food insecurity
2 years ago

Our troops need more than a salute this Memorial Day. They need food.

Americans are used to showing their patriotism on Memorial Day, but experts say this holiday many of the nation’s troops need more than a salute -- ​they need food.
2 years ago
Our troops need more than a salute this Memorial Day. They need food.
2 years ago

Gas prices hit a 7-year high as Memorial Day travel begins

There are high volumes of car traffic and airline passengers as people travel for Memorial Day weekend.
2 years ago
Gas prices hit a 7-year high as Memorial Day travel begins
2 years ago

Flags placed at Arlington Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day

U.S. military service members placed flags at gravestones in Arlington National Ceremony in Virginia to mark Memorial Day.
2 years ago
Flags placed at Arlington Cemetery ahead of Memorial Day
2 years ago

Thunderbirds rehearse before Memorial Day show

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds squadron rehearsed ahead of their Memorial Day weekend show at Jones Beach State Park in New York.
2 years ago
Thunderbirds rehearse before Memorial Day show
2 years ago

US sees its busiest travel season since start of pandemic

More than 37 million people are expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend.
2 years ago
US sees its busiest travel season since start of pandemic
2 years ago

Gas prices surge as millions hit the road for holiday weekend

Tips to avoid traffic and what to expect on the road and in the air over Memorial Day weekend.
2 years ago
Gas prices surge as millions hit the road for holiday weekend
2 years ago

Heavy traffic times, high gas prices expected for Memorial Day travelers

Americans hitting the road over the long weekend can expect to see the highest gas prices in seven years and for travel time to take at least 20% longer than normal, according to experts.
2 years ago
Heavy traffic times, high gas prices expected for Memorial Day travelers
2 years ago

Blockbuster movies make a return to theaters on Memorial Day weekend

Major releases, like “Cruella" and “A Quiet Place 2,” will make their cinema debut during the holiday weekend, marking the start of the first summer blockbuster season since the pandemic began.
2 years ago
Blockbuster movies make a return to theaters on Memorial Day weekend