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Veterans Day
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The History of Veterans Day 
 A timeline about the history of Veteran's Day. Topics include the first Armistice Day in 1919 (which followed the "implementation of an armistice ... between the Allies and Germany at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of November, 1918)," the changing of the name of the holiday to Veteran's Day in 1954, and how this holiday was designated by the federal government as the first Monday in October from 1971-1977. From the U.S. Army. http://www.history.army.mil/faq/vetsday/vetshist.htm Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, U.S. Military Last updated May 15, 2008 Honor America's Veterans at Battlefields and Military Parks Preserved in the National Park System
This presentation suggests honoring U.S. military veterans on Veteran's Day by visiting a national park "that commemorates where they fought and served their country." Features annotated links to websites for parks that preserve battlefields and other military themes, listed by wars such as the War of 1812, the American Civil War, and World War II. Also includes listings for military cemeteries and military history websites. From the National Park Service (NPS). http://www.nps.gov/pub_aff/veterans/honor.htm Topics: Communities & Groups, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Oct 31, 2007 U.S. Census Bureau Facts for Features: Veterans Day
Contains facts and statistics regarding veterans in the United States, including women and black veterans, wars served, where veterans live, and what veterans receive in benefits. Features quotes and audio clips. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/012781.html Topics: Communities & Groups, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Military Last updated Nov 3, 2008 Veterans Day: Department of Veterans Affairs
Contains fact sheets, a FAQ, teachers' guides, history, a gallery of annual commemorative posters, and more. From the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. http://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Military Last updated Oct 26, 2006 Veterans Pride Initiative
Overview of this initiative that "encourages America's veterans to wear their medals or miniature replicas on civilian attire on patriotic national holidays." Provides images of medals, brochure and poster about the initiative, and links to information on the correct order of precedence for awards for the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy. From the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. http://www1.va.gov/veteranspride/ Topics: Communities & Groups, Holidays and Observances Individually, U.S. Military Last updated Oct 31, 2007 |
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