Memorial Day: Honoring those who sacrificed all
USAF Chief of Staff Gen. C.Q. Brown, Jr. on honoring the U.S. service men and women who died protecting the freedoms we all enjoy.
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More than 7,000 flights canceled worldwide over Memorial Day weekend
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Taps Across America brings nation together
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Taps Across America brings nation together to remember the fallen
Musicians across the U.S. came together to honor the fallen on Memorial Day.
Biden honors America's fallen service members
In a speech at Arlington National Cemetery on Memorial Day 2022, President Biden paid tribute to those who "dared all, risked all, and gave all to preserve and defend an idea unlike any other in human history: the idea of the United States of America." Watch his remarks.
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Mom performs "Taps" as daughters fly flags
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Memorial Day travel reaches pre-pandemic levels
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Nature: Arlington National Cemetery
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A Memorial Day tradition: Taps Across America
On Memorial Day, at 3 p.m. local time, musicians across the country will participate once again in a new tradition, honoring America's fallen heroes with the playing of "Taps." Correspondent Steve Hartman reports.
"Who will go for us?" Memorial Day, and honoring those who gave all
USAF Chief of Staff Gen. C.Q. Brown, Jr., on honoring the sacrifices of U.S. service men and women who died protecting the freedoms we all enjoy.
Holiday weekend travel up despite gas prices
Despite record-high gas prices increasing the cost of travel, millions of Americans are hitting the road and taking to the skies for Memorial Day weekend. Tom Wait has more.
Severe storms could damper Memorial Day weekend
Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and damaging winds are possible in the Northeast over Memorial Day weekend. Weather Channel meteorologist Chris Warren has the forecast.
Musicians prepare for Taps Across America tradition
On Memorial Day at 3 p.m. local time, musicians nationwide will take part in the third annual performance of Taps. CBS News originally started Taps Across America to shift focus back to the real purpose of Memorial Day -- to honor. By the thousands, musicians have answered the call. Steve Hartman shares more in "On the Road."
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Memorial Day travel rush begins
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An essay on loss and how our nation remembers
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Travelers, costs up for Memorial Day weekend
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Trump says he's granting Iran's request to extend pause on energy site strikes
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