Books with title Memorial Day

While the name may have changed from Decoration Day, the sentiment behind this national holiday is still the sameto decorate the graves of all fallen soldiers. Readers learn about the history of this commemoration, and how it is celebrated across the United States. From parades to somber hymns, the spirit of bravely serving one's country is accessibly presented here.

A New York Times BestsellerFearless counterterrorism operative Mitch Rapp is called upon to fight against the world's most deadly terrorists in this harrowing political thriller. It's seven days before Memorial Day, and the nation's capital is buzzing with last-minute preparations for the unveiling of the magnificent new World War II memorial. Despite the hopeful energy of the city, Mitch Rapp senses trouble. A spike in CIA intelligence has pointed to a major terrorist attack on the United States. Now it's up to Rapp to pull out all the stops. Leaving immediately for Afghanistan, Rapp leads a special forces unit on a daring commando raid into a remote Pakistani village. Their target: an al Qaeda stronghold, where they intercept the plans for a catastrophic attack on Washington D.C. But Rapp can't shake the feeling that the whole operation seemed just a bit too easy . . . Vince Flynn lives in the Twin Cities Vince Flynn is the author of the bestselling novels Term Limits and Transfer of Power

It is the last Monday in May and school is closed. But do you know why? It's Memorial Day, of course! Turn the pages of this book to find out: what great idea Abraham Lincoln talked about, how a group of women started a new holiday, who Americans remember on Memorial Day. Each book in the Holiday Histories series describes one of America's holidays or special days. Explore the history of each day and learn the real reason why it is important. Discover what special meaning each day might have for you.