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America Supports You highlights what Americans across the country are doing to support our troops. Learn about ways to let our servicemen and servicewomen know how much we appreciate them. Send messages of appreciation and read responses. See photo essays, newsletters, and a list of non-profit organizations dedicated to helping our troops and their families. (Department of Defense)
Interesting fact: Over 68,000 messages of support have been posted, including, "Dear hero, God bless you sir or ma'am, not only for what you do but for who you are. You are the backbone of this great nation...." Read more. |
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The Price of Freedom: Americans at War features a timeline of America's wars, from the Revolution to Iraq. Watch an interactive presentation on each war—slideshows and movies, text and photos, and dozens of artifacts (firearms, flags, uniforms). Read an overview of each conflict; learn about its causes, major events, and consequences. Gain a sense of how wars have shaped our history. (National Museum of American History, supported by Smithsonian Institution)
Interesting fact: With the collapse of the Soviet Union and the end of the cold war in 1989, the U.S. stands alone as the only military superpower. Read more about New American Roles. |
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An Airmobile War |
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Experiencing War looks at military intelligence through the eyes of 22 veterans. See interviews, letters, and photos of soldiers dropped behind enemy lines to carry out incredibly dangerous missions. Read stories of soldiers who served as interrogators and interpreters, questioning captured prisoners and translating enemy documents. (Library of Congress)
Interesting fact: James Mulligan, Jr.'s memoir offers an astounding amount of detail on the 2522 days he spent as a captive of North Vietnam, after his plane was shot down in March 1966. Read more. |
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D-Day Anniversary
June 6, 1944 |
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Veterans Day features a teachers guide that suggests classroom activities and provides information about organizing a school assembly, the Veterans History Project, the history of Veterans Day, respecting the flag, and more. (Department of Veterans Affairs)
Interesting fact: Veterans Day is to thank and honor all those who served. Memorial Day is for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of our country. Read more. |
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Veterans Day School Kit |
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Veterans History Project is collecting oral histories, letters, diaries, and photos of America's war veterans and those supported them. Libraries, museums, and civic groups can read about model veterans projects and start a project in their community. (Library of Congress)
Interesting fact: D-Day was only the beginning for Allied forces intent on recapturing Europe from German domination. Alvin Dickson was one of thousands of soldiers whose job sounded simple: take back every town and every farm, and don't stop until you reach Berlin or the Germans surrender. Read more. |
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Richard Henry Peterson |
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VA Kids offers information about America's veterans, the U.S. flag, and the history of Veterans Day. It includes a resource guide for teachers, as well as classroom projects and activities for Veterans Day. (Department of Veterans Affairs)
Interesting fact: When two or more flags are flown from the same pole, the American flag must be on top. Also, when the flag is flown at half-staff, it should be pulled to the top for a moment, and then lowered to the half-staff position. Read more. |
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From the Home Front and the Front Lines consists of original materials and oral histories drawn from the Veterans History Project, which collects and preserves the experiences of America's war veterans and those who supported them.
Interesting fact: Corporal Vincent Cornelius Reed served in the 358th Infantry, 90th Division, Army of Occupation, American Expedition Forces, between April 30, 1918 and June 16, 1919. In this wartime diary, Reed recounts his experiences in Germany and France. Read more. |
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