The eleventh of November is primarily known as Veterans Day in the United States, but it's also known as Remembrance Day and Armistice...

Memorial Day is meant to remember those who died in military service. I watched the Memorial Day Concert from the U.S. Capitol on PBS, as ...

(Click on the comic strip for a larger view.) In 1959, Pogo creator Walt Kelly wrote: The eleventh day of the eleventh month has always ...

Memorial Day is meant for remembering those who died in military service (a worthy commemoration). It's also a holiday that naturally s...

(Click on the comic strip for a larger view.) In 1959, Pogo creator Walt Kelly wrote: The eleventh day of the eleventh month has always ...

On Armistice Day (or Veterans Day , or Remembrance Day ), it’s an especially good time to pause and reflect. Those most eager for war are ...

(Click on the comic strip for a larger view.) In 1959, Pogo creator Walt Kelly wrote: The eleventh day of the eleventh month has always ...

(Click on the comic strip for a larger view.) In 1959, Pogo creator Walt Kelly wrote: The eleventh day of the eleventh month has always ...

Yesterday, NPR ran a good (and moving) story on the use of meditation to help veterans cope with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), wh...

(Click on the comic strip for a larger view.) In 1959, Pogo creator Walt Kelly wrote: The eleventh day of the eleventh month has always s...

In past years for Armistice Day, we've looked at how denying loss can tragically lead to more loss. We've examined how eagerly a b...

Professor, author and World War II veteran Paul Fussell died last week at the age of 88. I first encountered his scholarly work, and still...

This segment is from May 25th. Whatever one thinks of Biden otherwise, he has faced great personal tragedy in his life, and understands som...

(Click on the comic strip for a larger view.) In 1959, Pogo creator Walt Kelly wrote: The eleventh day of the eleventh month has always see...