Many people confuse these two holidays. Here is some information explaining the differences from the FREE 2012 Veterans Day Teacher Resource Guide from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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They are men and women who, for many reasons, donned the uniform of our country to stand between freedom and tyranny; to take up the sword of justice in defense of the liberties we hold dear; to preserve peace and to calm the winds of war.
Your mothers and fathers, your grandparents, your aunts and uncles, your neighbors, the shop owners in your community, your teachers, your favorite athlete, a Hollywood star, and your political leaders… each one could be a veteran.
But as much as they may differ by gender, race, age, national origin, or profession, they share a common love for our great nation; a love great enough to put their very lives on the line, if need be, to guarantee the way of life we enjoy today, and to secure that way of life for tomorrow’s generations.
The title of veteran must be earned. It is a title endowed by a grateful nation on citizens whose shoulders were broad enough to carry the weight of our common defense.
It is a title that speaks of courage and sacrifice in the face of mortal danger. It is a title that speaks of compassion and heartbreak in the wake of the terrible cost of war. And it is a title that speaks of love of country, and of a belief in America’s goodness, and our strength.
This supplement, distributed by the NIE Institute, focuses on veterans from all walks of life including bios on African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans, Women, and Japanese Nesei (2nd generation). It will also help schools, teachers and students conducting Take a Veteran to School Day and Thank a Veteran at Work Projects.
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http://legacy.grandforksherald.com/pdfs/veterans_2010r.pdf
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The 2012 U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs FREE Teacher Resource Guide is now available!
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veterans Day National Committee are pleased to offer a Teacher Resource Guide for schools. Veterans Day, observed each year on November 11th, offers a chance to thank America’s Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.
There are nearly 24 million Veterans living among us, in every state and from every walk of life. Many students today are the sons, daughters, cousins, neighbors, or relatives of a Veteran or current service member.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Teacher Resource Guide provides information, activities, and reproducible handouts to assist schools in teaching their students about the history of Veterans Day.
This guide also provides an array of suggestions for schools to organize events to honor and thank the Veterans in their communities.
Download this free guide by clicking on the following link: http://legacy.grandforksherald.com/pdfs/2012_veterans_day_teacher_guide1.pdf
The VA Teacher Resource Guide includes:
For more educational resources visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/
Teachers and parents can also learn about national and local Veterans Day events in their communities.
This Newspapers in Education special Veteran’s Day page focuses on the Medal of Honor Character Development Program created by the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation. The program was produced in conjunction with a group of educators, and the educational curriculumis focused on perpetuating the legacy of the Medal of Honor and its Recipients while providing character education to our nation’s students.
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For more information about the Character Development Program and the FREE resources (including videos, lessons plans, handouts and activities) it provides for teachers and students, visit http://www.cmohedu.org/
In honor of Veterans Day, Parade Magazine has published a special 4-page guide titled, Keeping America Free. This 8.5 x 11 guide can be downloaded by clicking on the following link: http://legacy.grandforksherald.com/pdfs/KeepingAmericaFree.pdf
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs FREE Teacher Resource Guide is now available!
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veterans Day National Committee are pleased to offer a Teacher Resource Guide for schools. Veterans Day, observed each year on November 11th, offers a chance to thank America’s Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.
There are nearly 24 million Veterans living among us, in every state and from every walk of life. Many students today are the sons, daughters, cousins, neighbors, or relatives of a Veteran or current service member.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Teacher Resource Guide provides information, activities, and reproducible handouts to assist schools in teaching their students about the history of Veterans Day.
This guide also provides an array of suggestions for schools to organize events to honor and thank the Veterans in their communities. Download this free guide by clicking on the following link: http://legacy.grandforksherald.com/pdfs/2011_veterans_day_teacher_guide1.pdf
The VA Teacher Resource Guide includes:
For more educational resources visit http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/
Teachers and parents can also learn about national and local Veterans Day events in their communities.
Join us this Veterans Day in remembering veterans from all eras, and rewarding them with the honor they so richly deserve.
Recently, my sister and I made a road trip which included a visit to Veterans Memorial Park in Dent, Minnesota. If you’ve never heard of Dent, it is a small town (pop. 194 from the 2010 census) located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, near Pelican Rapids. The photos published here are ones I shot the day of our visit.
I didn’t know this special memorial even existed until a few months ago when I came across it on facebook. I did a little research and found an article on the Fergus Falls Journal website. http://www.fergusfallsjournal.com/2009/08/02/dent-unveils-veterans-memorial/
The Dent American Legion Post 148 designed, built and dedicated this Memorial to Veterans in July of 2009. The title of the memorial is “All Gave Some – Some Gave All”. The memorial represents all branches of the military and features the names of veterans from this area in Minnesota, including my father, grandfather and four uncles.
The memorial is located in the city park on the north side of town along Highway 108 in Dent, Minnesota.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs FREE Teacher Resource Guide is now available!The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the Veterans Day National Committee are pleased to offer a Teacher Resource Guide for schools. Veterans Day, observed each year on November 11th, offers a chance to thank America’s Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifice.
There are nearly 24 million Veterans living among us, in every state and from every walk of life. Many students today are the sons, daughters, cousins, neighbors, or relatives of a Veteran or current service member.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Teacher Resource Guide provides information, activities, and reproducible handouts to assist schools in teaching their students about the history of Veterans Day.
This guide also provides an array of suggestions for schools to organize events to honor and thank the Veterans in their communities. You can download this free guide by clicking on the following link:Â Â http://legacy.grandforksherald.com/pdfs/2010%20VET%20DAY%20TeacherGuide.pdf
The VA’s Teacher Resource Guide includes:
• Background information on the history of Veterans Day
• Classroom and community activities for students in grades K-12
• Suggestions for planning Veterans Day events in your community
• A timeline of U.S. military engagements
• A “Kid’s Packet†with activities for younger students
• Instruction on civic skills like how to fold the American flag
• Links to Veterans Service Organizations, including scholarship information
For more educational resources visit  http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/    Â
Teachers and parents can also learn about national and local Veterans Day events in their communities.
Join us this Veterans Day in remembering our veterans from all eras, and rewarding our veterans today with the honor they so richly deserve.
The men and women who have served in the United States armed forces have their own special day each year. Veterans Day, which coincides with the anniversary of the end of World War I in 1918, is a time to celebrate American veterans’ patriotism and willingness to sacrifice their lives for our country.
At first, Veterans Day was called Armistice Day and was set aside to honor veterans
of World War I. It was changed in 1954 to include veterans of all wars. In 1968, with the
passing of the Uniform Holiday Bill, Veterans Day was slated to be celebrated on the
fourth Monday in October. That move proved so unpopular that the official Veterans Day
holiday was returned to Nov. 11 in 1975.
• As Veterans Day approaches, watch your newspaper for stories about local veterans. Ask students to read the stories and underline quotes that illustrate pride, patriotism, and love for our country.
• Invite a veteran to speak to your class about his or her experiences. Prior to your guest’s visit, have students make a list of reporter’s questions to ask and, afterward, write a story based on what they learned.
• Have students look through the newspaper for stories about world conflict. Ask: Are United States servicemen or women involved in any way? If so, ask students to identify the U.S. role in the conflict.
Activities are from KRP’s Ultimate Holiday Activity Guide from the NIE Institute.
Here is an informative guide on the World War II Memorial in Washington,D.C. from The Washington Times.
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