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BBC: Remembrance - http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/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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Today in History: November 11 - http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/today/nov11.html
Virtual exhibit from the Library of Congress reflects on the holiday's past. |
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Remembrance Day - http://www.dva.gov.au/commem/rememb/Rem_day.htm
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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Veterans Day from the VA - http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/
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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InfoPlease.com - Veterans' Day - http://www.infoplease.com/spot/veteransday1.html
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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The History of Veterans Day - http://www.army.mil/cmh-pg/faq/vetsday/vetshist.htm
A chronology of this observance's evolution in the U.S. |
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Veterans Day 2006 - http://www.military.com/veteransday
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 - http://www.patriotism.org/veterans_day/
Includes history and lesson plan. |
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Letting Down Our Guard - http://www.pbs.org/newshour/forum/november96/veterans_11-11.html
Features transcript of a PBS NewsHour interview with Colonel David Hackworth, America's most decorated veteran. |
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The History of Veterans' Day - http://www.history.com/minisites/veteransday
History.com mini-site. Time-line of America's wars, battle maps, trivia, and video clips detailing veterans' experiences. |
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Remembrance Day - http://www.acn.net.au/articles/remembrance/
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 Day - http://www.sherylfranklin.com/holidays/veterans_day.html
Includes brief history, poem, and related links. |
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National Veterans Day in Birmingham - http://www.nationalveteransday.org
Nations oldest and largest holiday observance, located in Birmingham, Alabama. |
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Is It Nothing to You? Lest We Forget - http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Street/8986/rem_day.html
A Canadian site giving background to the observance of this day, and the text of two Remembrance Day poems. |
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Annie's Veteran's Day Page - http://www.annieshomepage.com/veterans.html
Offers a Christian perspective on the holiday, along with an overview of the five branches of service and tips for celebrating. |