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InfoPlease.com - Veterans' Day
Provides short historical background of Veterans' Day, an overview of the wars in
which the United States has taken part, and related links.
Search in Category: Reference: Encyclopedias
www.infoplease.com/spot/veteransday1.html
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The History of Veterans Day
A chronology of this observance's evolution in the U.S.
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Search in Category: Society: Military: Veterans: Vietnam War: Army Activities
Search in Category: Regional: North America: United States: Government: Military: Army
www.army.mil/cmh-pg/faq/vetsday/vetshist.htm
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BBC: Remembrance
The history of Remembrance weekend and information about programmes on BBC
television and radio during Remembrance period also Audio and video archive.
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www.bbc.co.uk/religion/remembrance
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Remembrance Day
An Australian government site about the day. Origins, the significance of the
poppies, the customary silence, ceremonies, student activities, audio clips, and
photo galleries.
Search in Category: Regional: Oceania: Australia: Government: Departments: Defence
www.dva.gov.au/commem/rememb/Rem_day.htm
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The History of Veterans' Day
History.com mini-site. Time-line of America's wars, battle maps, trivia, and video
clips detailing veterans' experiences.
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www.history.com/minisites/veteransday
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Today in History: November 11
Virtual exhibit from the Library of Congress reflects on the holiday's past.
Search in Category: Kids and Teens: School Time: Social Studies: History: By Region: North America: United States
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memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/nov11.html
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Veterans Day 2006
Online tribute from Military.com includes history, movie, tips for celebrating with
children, interviews, and a copy of the veterans bill of rights.
Search in Category: Home: Family: Family Resources and Support: Military Families
www.military.com/veteransday
- published: Sep 20 1975
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A Day of Pride, Veterans Day, Forgotten
Bates student contends that the neglect of Veterans Day is a wonder and a shame.
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Search in Category: Reference: Education: Colleges and Universities: North America: United States: Maine: Bates College
www.bates.edu/people/studpubs/BatesStudent/128/5/Forum/veterans.html
- published: Nov 08 1998
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Annie's Veteran's Day Page
Offers a Christian perspective on the holiday, along with an overview of the five
branches of service and tips for celebrating.
Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Evangelism: Evangelistic Pages: Personal Pages
www.annieshomepage.com/veterans.html
- published: Oct 30 2001
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Celebrate! Holidays in the U.S.A.: Veterans' Day (Second Monday in November)
Offers an overview of the holiday's history, along with excerpts from related
legislation.
stockholm.usembassy.gov/Holidays/celebrate/Veterans.html
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Education World Holidays Center: Veteran's Day
Offers lesson plans, clip art, and links for classroom teachers.
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www.education-world.com/holidays/archives/veterans_day.shtml
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In Flanders Fields
Canadian site about Rememberance Day.
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www.canadafirst.net/our_heritage/rememberance_day
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Knowledge Hound: Veterans Day Activities And Crafts
Commemorate and observe Veterans Day, Remembrance Day or Armistice Day by making a
difference. Includes history, tips for helping vets and projects to get kids
involved.
Search in Category: Reference: Education: Directories
www.knowledgehound.com/khhow2s/veterans_day_activities.htm
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Letting Down Our Guard
Features transcript of a PBS NewsHour interview with Colonel David Hackworth,
America's most decorated veteran.
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www.pbs.org/newshour/forum/november96/veterans_11-11.html
- published: Nov 11 1996
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National Veterans Day in Birmingham
Nations oldest and largest holiday observance, located in Birmingham, Alabama.
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www.nationalveteransday.org
- modified: Feb 13 2009
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Remembering Veterans Day at The Holiday Zone
Provides art and craft ideas, discussion topics, language activities, writing
prompts, interactive puzzles and quizzes, poems, and literature recommendations.
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www.theholidayzone.com/veterans
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Remembrance Day
Australian site with many links for World War I and its impact on Australians.
Covers the history of Remembrance Day and why its name was changed from Armistice
Day.
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www.acn.net.au/articles/remembrance
- published: Jan 08 2009
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Veterans Day from the VA
Department of Veterans Affairs web site lists Veterans Day celebrations throughout
country, relates history of Veterans Day, and provides downloadable resources for
teachers.
Search in Category: Kids and Teens: People and Society: Holidays and Special Days: Veteran's Day
www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday
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Veterans Day: How It Was Named
Articles taken from Oct. 1997 issue of Prairie Wheeler explore the background of
Veterans Day.
Search in Category: Reference: Education: Colleges and Universities: North America: United States: Minnesota: University of Minnesota: Crookston
www.crk.umn.edu/newsevents/notices97-98/veteran/veterans.htm
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Veterans' Day
Includes history and lesson plan.
www.patriotism.org/veterans_day
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FamilyEducation Network: a Parenting and Education Resource
Online quiz designed for elementary school students help visitors review the
history of Veterans Day.
Search in Category: Kids and Teens: People and Society: Holidays and Special Days: Veteran's Day
quizzes.familyeducation.com/us-history/veterans-day/55391.html
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Sheryl's Holiday Site: Veterans Day
Includes brief history, poem, and related links.
Search in Category: Society: Holidays: Holiday Pages
www.sherylfranklin.com/holidays/veterans_day.html
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The Things They Carried
An inspirational tribute to America's veterans.
Search in Category: Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Fun and Entertainment
peggiesplace.gospelcom.net/tnt96.htm
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