Veterans Day

Veterans Day
An Internet Hotlist on Veterans Day

created by jflory
Pleasant Valley High School

Introduction
In addition to using books and magazines to find out about Veterans Day, why not also use the power of the Internet? The links below will get you started.

The Internet Resources

Celebrating America's Freedoms - Stories about origins, history, etc. Good info about things you might include in your brochure.
Famous Poets - Some very good poems here.
Folding the Flag - The meaning behind folding the flag.
Info Please - Many good links to resources. You will find the origin of Veterans Day, poems, statistics, etc. Use this as a valuable resource for information.
Information Simplified - Lots of great info, poems, etc. Brief history - don't pass up a look at this site.
Let's Say Thanks - Free e cards to any soldier serving in the war. Fill out a card yourself - personalize your message or just select from one of the prewritten options. You may want to include this website and a brief description on your brochure/program in order for others to become aware and to participate. FREE!!
More poems - Check out the last poem...very good.
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - If you finish your program/brochure, this is an activity that you will need to complete in class.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - lots of good information and history about Veterans and Veterans Day. This is a good place to begin when gathering background info.
UMC - How Veterans Day was named.
VA Kids - Information about veterans. Definition of a veteran, etc. Another great place to begin.
Veterans Day - Quick reference to some important information about veterans and veterans day. Purpose, definitions, etc.
Veterans Poems - Some poems written by young people. Could possibly include a poem from here, or an original poem of your own.
Veterans Vocabulary - Some vocabulary terms that might help when designing a program. Think of your character traits as well - possible poem helpers too!
Yellow Ribbons - What is the meaning behind the yellow ribbon? Good info to include in your brochure/program - summarize...

Content by jflory, jflory@chicousd.org
http://www.kn.att.com/wired/fil/pages/listveteransjf.html
Last revised Wed Oct 22 9:47:07 US/Pacific 2008