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Veterans Day

Veterans Day. After this lesson you will be able to: . Name the war related to Armistice Day. Explain the reasons for declaring the holiday called Armistice Day Explain why Armistice Day was changed to Veteran’s Day

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Veterans Day

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  1. Veterans Day

  2. After this lesson you will be able to: • Name the war related to Armistice Day. • Explain the reasons for declaring the holiday called Armistice Day • Explain why Armistice Day was changed to Veteran’s Day • Have a better understanding and appreciation for national monuments and veterans.

  3. War Timeline Civil War Cold War Vietnam WWI WWII 1861- 1914- 1941- 1945- 1954- 1865 1919 1945 1961 1973

  4. WWI Timeline WWI Begins WWII 1939

  5. United Streaming Video Clip http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com

  6. WWI Timeline Treaty of Versailles WWI Begins WWII 1939 June 28, 1919 Officially ended WWI when this treaty was signed.

  7. WWI Timeline An armistice was signed on Nov. 11, 1918 Treaty of Versailles WWI Begins WWII 1939 June 28, 1919 Armistice – agreement to stop fighting

  8. WWI Timeline An armistice was signed on Nov. 11, 1918 Treaty of Versailles WWI Begins Armistice WWII 1939 Nov. 11, 1918 June 28, 1919

  9. This photo was taken at 10:58 am, on November 11, two minutes before the armistice ending World War I went into effect. http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp

  10. WWI Timeline President Wilson proclaims firstArmistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919 Treaty of Versailles WWI Begins Armistice WWII 1939 Nov. 11, 1918 June 28, 1919

  11. WWI Timeline November 11, 1919 Treaty of Versailles Armistice Day WWI Begins Armistice WWII 1939 Nov. 11, 1918 June 28, 1919 Nov. 11, 1919

  12. President Wilson issues a proclamation eulogizing fallen allied soldiers. What do the following words mean? Eulogize – Allied –

  13. Armistice Day also became a holiday in • France • Great Britain • Canada These countries were a few of our Allies during WWI.

  14. WWI Timeline Armistice Treaty of Versailles Armistice Day Korean War WWII WWI Begins 1939 1918-1919 1941-1945 1950-1953

  15. WWII

  16. Korean War

  17. World War II and the Korean War created millions of additional war veteransin addition to those of WWIalready honored by Armistice Day.

  18. 1954 The name Armistice Day was changed to Veteran’s Day to honor all United States veterans.

  19. WWI Timeline Armistice Treaty of Versailles Armistice Day Armistice Day changed to Veterans Day Korean War WWII WWI Begins 1939 1918-1919 1941-1945 1950-1953 1954

  20. The Veterans Day National Ceremony is held at Arlington National Cemetery on November 11 every year. Arlington Memorial Amphitheater Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

  21. On Veterans Day, November 11, we thank and honor those who served and serve in the military

  22. What did you learn? http://www.theholidayzone.com/veterans/interactive.html

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