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Website
A&E Television

History.com: The History of Veterans Day

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the history behind the annual holiday of Veterans Day which honors those who have served in the military during wartime. Links to related video clips are included.
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Lesson Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Flag Day [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Five PDF formatted pages of Flag Day lessons designed to teach children about the American Flag. Some of these ideas use a pocket chart, so there are directions for making one included too. Requries Adobe Reader.
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Flag Day Celebrated

For Students 9th - 10th
Why do we celebrate Flag Day? Learn about the history of this holiday while also viewing historical images.
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Handout
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Veterans Day

For Students 3rd - 8th
We thank all the people who served our country in the military on Veterans Day. Do you know a veteran? The Library of Congress has pictures and facts to fill you in.
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PPT
Maine Historical Society

Maine Memory Network: Exhibit: A Day for Remembering

For Students 9th - 10th
Using historically significant documents and images the celebration of Memorial Day is traced from the late 1800s on.
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Website
Other

Uss Liberty: November 11, Veterans Day, Remembrance Day, Armistice

For Students 9th - 10th
Here's a site that has a little of everything about Veterans' Day. Find the history, related websites, the poem "In Flanders Fields," Flag etiquette, and pictures of war posters.
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Lesson Plan
Teacher Planet

Teacher Planet: Flag Day

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Many lesson plans, units, activities, worksheets, and links to other resources are featured for teachers interested in educating about Flag day.