VETERANS’
DAY CYBER HUNT
"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.army.mil/cmh-pg/faq/vetsday/vetshist.htm or
http://www.infoplease.com/spot/veteransday1.html
3. Read the poem "Freedom Isn't Free". What
does it means?
http://mr-simons.tripod.com/freedom_poem.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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