In 1942, with the United States thrust into World War II after the attack on Pearl Harbor, the Memorial Day parade and other tributes took on greater meaning.

Photo of 2008’s Rolling Thunder ride by polytropos The Metropolitan Police Department and the U.S. Park Police are warning area drivers about the following temporary road closures for events scheduled over the Memorial Day weekend. Friday, May 22 *Rolling Thunder Candlelight Vigil: Henry Bacon Drive will be closed from Constitution Avenue to the Lincoln Memorial Circle from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, May 23 *United House of Prayer for All People Memorial Day…