Memorial Day
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10 months 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.
10 months ago
President Biden honors veterans on Memorial Day
10 months 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.
10 months ago
Biden marks Memorial Day with wreath-laying at Arlington National Cemetery
10 months 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.
10 months ago
Best Memorial Day sales to shop right now
10 months 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.
10 months ago
Millions of Memorial Day travelers head home amid record gas prices
10 months 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.”
10 months ago
Hundreds of flights canceled for Memorial Day travelers
10 months 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
10 months ago
Poppy Wall returns to National Mall for Memorial Day
10 months ago

Millions of Americans on the move for Memorial Day

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

Best deals for Memorial Day sales

ABC News' Becky Worley shares tips for hunting down this weekend's best deals.
10 months ago
Best deals for Memorial Day sales
10 months 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.
10 months 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
2 years ago

DHS Secretary talks Memorial Day travel surge

With 2.5 million Americans expected to fly over the long holiday weekend, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas shares how the spike in travel could affect your airport experience.
2 years ago
DHS Secretary talks Memorial Day travel surge
2 years ago

Memorial Day travel surge expected to reach record post-pandemic numbers

More than 37 million Americans are expected to take to the roads and skies in the busiest holiday weekend in over a year.
2 years ago
Memorial Day travel surge expected to reach record post-pandemic numbers
2 years ago

Beware of shipping delays ahead Memorial Day sales

The long holiday weekend is known for its major deals, but product shortages to backlogs at shipping outposts like FedEx could hamper the delivery time of your orders.
2 years ago
Beware of shipping delays ahead Memorial Day sales
2 years ago

Millions expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend

TSA tells ABC News it estimates at least 6 million travelers over the long holiday weekend, which would be the first time the number would reach that high since the start of the pandemic.
2 years ago
Millions expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend
2 years ago

Memorial Day gas prices expected to be highest since 2014: AAA

Taking to the road over Memorial Day weekend? Experts say gas prices will be around $3 per gallon -- the highest since the 2014 holiday weekend, according to AAA.
2 years ago
Gas prices on Memorial Day weekend expected to be highest in 7 years -- here's why
2 years ago

Start shopping now to score best Memorial Day deals

Becky Worley reports on the biggest deals to look out for ahead of Memorial Day weekend.
2 years ago
Start shopping now to score best Memorial Day deals
2 years ago

Airports prepare for major travel numbers ahead of Memorial Day weekend

As COVID-19 cases decline across the country, many U.S. residents going through New York will be able to receive vaccinations flying in and out of airports across the state.
2 years ago
Airports prepare for major travel numbers ahead of Memorial Day weekend
2 years ago

Hottest travel trends for Memorial Day weekend

Condé Nast Traveler editor Jesse Ashlock shares some last-minute travel ideas for the holiday weekend.
2 years ago
Hottest travel trends for Memorial Day weekend
3 years ago

Trump honors fallen service members in Memorial Day speech

President Donald Trump honored both fallen troops as well as service members currently fighting the coronavirus or what he called, "the invisible enemy."
3 years ago
Trump honors fallen service members in Memorial Day speech
3 years ago

Staying in? How to watch Memorial Day events being livestreamed this year

Here is how to watch some of the Memorial Day ceremonies and events being streamed online this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
3 years ago
How to watch Memorial Day events being livestreamed this year
3 years ago

How to score Memorial Day sales on items for home office, kitchen

"Good Housekeeping" style director Lori Bergamotto joins “GMA” with big bargains that can revamp your home office, upgrade your kitchen and help you have fun in the sun.
3 years ago
How to score Memorial Day sales on items for home office, kitchen
3 years ago

Memorial Day ceremonies begin

Heartfelt tributes are underway from coast to coast. ABC News' Trevor Ault reports.
3 years ago
Memorial Day ceremonies begin
3 years ago

Airports, roads less crowded this Memorial Day weekend

TSA says it screened nearly 350,000 passengers on May 22, the highest number of screenings since March 22, 2020, but still down 88% from this time last year.
3 years ago
Airports, roads less crowded this Memorial Day weekend
3 years ago

Military families share Memorial Day with nation mourning coronavirus losses

The president ordered flags to fly at half-staff to honor coronavirus victims as military families share Memorial Day with the nation.
3 years ago
Military families share Memorial Day with nation mourning coronavirus losses
3 years ago

What to shop for this Memorial Day

GMA’s Becky Worley shares tips on the best sales and discounts offered over the holiday weekend.
3 years ago
What to shop for this Memorial Day
3 years ago

Remembering our veterans on Memorial Day

Americans are finding new ways to honor service members during the coronavirus pandemic.
3 years ago
Remembering our veterans on Memorial Day
3 years ago

Americans flock to beaches and parks as states slowly reopen for Memorial Day

Health officials are concerned that reopening may cause a spike in coronavirus infections.
3 years ago
Americans flock to beaches and parks as states slowly reopen for Memorial Day
3 years ago

Is Memorial Day weekend a great time to buy a car?

Some dealers are offering unprecedented incentives including 0% financing for 6 to 7 years.
3 years ago
Is Memorial Day weekend a great time to buy a car?
3 years ago

Memorial Day grilling with ‘GMA’ resident chef, Michael Symon

Chef Michael Symon demonstrates how to prepare bacon cheddar smash burgers.
3 years ago
Memorial Day grilling with ‘GMA’ resident chef, Michael Symon
3 years ago

Big discounts for Memorial Day

Lori Bergamotto from "Good Housekeeping" gives tips on what to shop for this holiday weekend.
3 years ago
Big discounts for Memorial Day
3 years ago

National parks prepare for Memorial Day crowds

According to the Department of the Interior, Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest times of the year for U.S. national parks.
3 years ago
National parks prepare for Memorial Day crowds
3 years ago

How to stay safe with family, friends this holiday weekend

As summer kicks off with Memorial Day, a top infectious disease doctor shares the latest on how to navigate socializing at a distance and breaks down her summer safety checklist.
3 years ago
How to stay safe with family, friends this holiday weekend
3 years ago

Gas prices plunge to new low for Memorial Day weekend

The national average is $1.92 per gallon for gas, as cell phone data shows more people moving around the past couple weeks as states reopen.
3 years ago
Gas prices plunge to new low for Memorial Day weekend
3 years ago

Navigating Memorial Day discounts in a new age of shopping

ABC News’ Becky Worley looks at the retailers hoping to boost sales with discounts and what will be worth spending on vs. deals that could get better later in the year.
3 years ago
Navigating Memorial Day discounts in a new age of shopping
4 years ago

This nonprofit helps family, friends of veterans who die by suicide cope with loss

TAPS is a nonprofit that helps the family and friends of a service member who died by suicide cope and move forward.
4 years ago
This nonprofit helps family, friends of veterans who die by suicide cope with loss