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US Department of Veterans Affairs

U.s. Department of Veteran Affairs: History of Memorial Day

For Students 9th - 10th
This government resources gives an in-depth description of the history of Memorial Day. Includes details of the first celebration of Memorial Day in 1868.
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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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All Crafts: Patriotic Craft Projects

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A large set of links to interesting crafts and activities for celebrating the Fourth of July and recognizing other patriotic holidays and observances.
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Yad Vashem, The World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Yad Vashem: Remembering the Holocaust and Combating Xenophobia on January 27

For Teachers 9th - 10th
What lessons have we learned from the Holocaust in order to stop genocide before it happens? Students need to be aware of the atrocities of the Holocaust in order to stop the spread of anti-Semitism in today's world. This instructional...

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