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 Annie's Veteran's Day PageAnnie'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.
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BBC: RemembranceBBC: 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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Celebrate! Holidays in the U.S.A.: Veterans' Day (Second Monday in November)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.
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A Day of Pride, Veterans Day, ForgottenA 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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Education World Holidays Center: Veteran's DayEducation World Holidays Center: Veteran's Day
 Offers lesson plans, clip art, and links for classroom teachers.
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FamilyEducation Network: a Parenting and Education ResourceFamilyEducation Network: a Parenting and Education Resource
 Online quiz designed for elementary school students help visitors review the history of Veterans Day.
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The History of Veterans DayThe History of Veterans Day
 A chronology of this observance's evolution in the U.S.
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The History of Veterans' DayThe 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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In Flanders FieldsIn Flanders Fields
 Canadian site about Rememberance Day.
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InfoPlease.com - Veterans' DayInfoPlease.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.
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Is It Nothing to You? Lest We ForgetIs It Nothing to You? Lest We Forget
 A Canadian site giving background to the observance of this day, and the text of two Remembrance Day poems.
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Knowledge Hound: Veterans Day Activities And CraftsKnowledge 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.
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National Veterans Day in BirminghamNational Veterans Day in Birmingham
 Nations oldest and largest holiday observance, located in Birmingham, Alabama.
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Remembering Veterans Day at The Holiday ZoneRemembering 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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Remembrance DayRemembrance 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.
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Remembrance DayRemembrance 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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Sheryl's Holiday Site: Veterans DaySheryl's Holiday Site: Veterans Day
 Includes brief history, poem, and related links.
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Submarine Store: History of Veterans' DaySubmarine Store: History of Veterans' Day
 A brief history of Veterans Day.
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The Things They CarriedThe Things They Carried
 An inspirational tribute to America's veterans.
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Today in History: November 11Today in History: November 11
 Virtual exhibit from the Library of Congress reflects on the holiday's past.
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Veterans DayVeterans Day
 Child of a World War II veteran created this site in honor of all veterans.
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Veterans' DayVeterans' Day
 Includes history and lesson plan.
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Veterans Day 2006Veterans 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.
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Veterans Day from the VAVeterans 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.
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Veterans Day: How It Was NamedVeterans Day: How It Was Named
 Articles taken from Oct. 1997 issue of Prairie Wheeler explore the background of Veterans Day.
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Letting Down Our GuardLetting Down Our Guard
 Features transcript of a PBS NewsHour interview with Colonel David Hackworth, America's most decorated veteran. (November 11, 1996)
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