Veterans' Day Cyberhunt

"On Veterans' Day we honor the men and women who have kept America free and secure by serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. It is a fitting tribute to the courageous men and women who were willing to fight for the ideals of liberty. I encourage you to learn about the sacrifices our veterans have made."
President George W. Bush

Follow the links below to help you answer these questions about Veterans' Day.

1. Veterans' Day is observed on ________________________________
http://www.patriotism.org/veterans_day/

2. The first Veterans' Day was called _____________________________
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/veteransday1.html

3. Read the poem Freedom Isn't Free. What does it mean?
http://www.angelfire.com/poetry/fanny/freedom.html

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4. Why is the poppy known as the flower for Veteran's Day?
http://www.designsbydaybreak.com/holidays/veteran/poems.html

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5. What is the Tomb of the Unknowns?
http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/tombofun.htm

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6. Who is buried there? (use link for #5)

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7. Visit Arlington National Cemetery. Find the Photo of the Week for
    September 11, 2004.
    What does it show?
   http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org/photo_gallery/index.htm

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8. What do the colors of the flag mean?
http://www.usflag.org/colors.html or http://www.infoplease.com/spot/colors1.html

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Extra Credit:
Quiz
Veterans' Day Word Puzzle
Print a Veterans' Day Poster
Veteran's Administration for Kids Grades K-5th Grade
Veteran's Administration for Kids Grades 6-12th Grade

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