Instructional Video5:44
Curated Video

Robert E. Lee's Arlington House at Arlington National Cemetery

3rd - 12th
New ReviewVisit Robert E. Lee's Arlington House at Arlington National Cemetery to learn how a former plantation became one of the most hallowed grounds in the United States.
Instructional Video1:53
Makematic

Memorial Day

K - 8th
Every year on Memorial Day the country honors those who died while serving in the military. In this video, learn about how Memorial Day became a federal holiday.
Instructional Video2:31
Great Big Story

A veteran’s forever home: the journey of quincy the caisson horse

12th - Higher Ed
Meet Quincy, a retired caisson horse who served at Arlington Cemetery and is now adopted by George, a veteran, for a peaceful life on the farm. A true patriotic connection.<br/>
Instructional Video2:16
Great Big Story

A Veteran's New Companion, The Retirement of Quincy the Caisson Horse

12th - Higher Ed
Veteran George adopts Quincy, a retired Caisson horse, ensuring a peaceful life on his rehab farm.
Instructional Video2:01
Curated Video

What is Veterans Day?

9th - Higher Ed
Veterans Day takes place every year on November 11 to honor the bravery and sacrifice of all those men and women who fought and died for their country, during war and peacetime.
Instructional Video2:34
Great Big Story

Where Veteran Horses Retire After They’ve Served

12th - Higher Ed
Embark on an emotional journey with Quincy, a distinguished caisson horse of the Old Guard, as he transitions from a life of military service to a well-deserved retirement. Meet George, a veteran with a patriotic heart, who opens his...
Instructional Video3:00
Curated Video

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

9th - Higher Ed
The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier stands as a memorial to all those US service members whose remains were never identified. But not all the bodies buried there remain unidentified.
Instructional Video2:26
Curated Video

The Unusual Presidency of William Taft

9th - Higher Ed
One-term Presidents are often overlooked – but what makes William Taft’s time in office memorable is the fact that it was defined by a series of unusual firsts.
Instructional Video2:01
Curated Video

What is Veterans Day?

9th - Higher Ed
Veterans Day takes place every year on November 11 to honor the bravery and sacrifice of all those men and women who fought and died for their country, during war and peacetime.
Instructional Video2:21
Curated Video

What is Memorial Day?

9th - Higher Ed
Memorial Day takes place every year on the last Monday of May to honor and remember members of the armed forces who fought and died for the United States.
Instructional Video
A&E Television

History.com: Memorial Day

3rd - 8th
Explore the history of Memorial Day with this collection of photographs and video.