In 1918, at the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month, fighting ceased in World War I. Formerly known as Armistice Day, Veterans Day (November 11) is a day to honor veterans living and dead who have given so much to protect our country
Created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Celebrating America's Freedoms is a collection of articles about many of America's customs and national symbols.
For Veterans Day, Flag Day, and the Fourth of July, Enchanted Learning offers twenty patriotic crafts for preschool, kindergarten, and early elementary ages.
"Armistice Day officially became a holiday in the United States in 1926, and a national holiday twelve years later.
"Every veteran has his or her own war, and each is custodian of a unique story and memories.
Woo hoo! The Department of Veterans Affairs brings us three websites: one for grades K- 5; another for grades 6-12, and a third for teachers.
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