Bates student contends that the neglect of Veterans Day is a wonder and a shame.

Offers a Christian perspective on the holiday, along with an overview of the five branches of service and tips for celebrating.

The history of Remembrance weekend and information about programmes on BBC television and radio during Remembrance period also Audio and video archive.

Offers an overview of the holiday's history, along with excerpts from related legislation.

Offers lesson plans, clip art, and links for classroom teachers.

Online quiz designed for elementary school students help visitors review the history of Veterans Day.

Canadian site about Rememberance Day.

Provides short historical background of Veterans' Day, an overview of the wars in which the United States has taken part, and related links.

A Canadian site giving background to the observance of this day, and the text of two Remembrance Day poems.

Commemorate and observe Veterans Day, Remembrance Day or Armistice Day by making a difference. Includes history, tips for helping vets and projects to get kids involved.

Features transcript of a PBS NewsHour interview with Colonel David Hackworth, America's most decorated veteran. (November 11, 1996)

Nations oldest and largest holiday observance, located in Birmingham, Alabama.

Reflections on Veterans Day observances, along with history and poems.

Provides art and craft ideas, discussion topics, language activities, writing prompts, interactive puzzles and quizzes, poems, and literature recommendations.

An Australian government site about the day. Origins, the significance of the poppies, the customary silence, ceremonies, student activities, audio clips, and photo galleries.

Australian site with many links for World War I and its impact on Austalians. Covers the history of Rememberance Day and why its name was changed from Armistice Day.

Includes brief history, poem, and related links.

A brief history of Veterans Day.

A chronology of this observance's evolution in the U.S.

History.com mini-site includes a timeline of America's wars, battle maps, triva, and video clips detailing veterans' experiences.

An inspirational tribute to America's veterans.

Virtual exhibit from the Library of Congress reflects on the holiday's past.

Child of a World War II veteran created this site in honor of all veterans.

Online tribute from Military.com includes history, movie, tips for celebrating with children, interviews, and a copy of the veterans bill of rights.

Department of Veterans Affairs web site lists Veterans Day celebrations throughout country, relates history of Veterans Day, and provides downloadable resources for teachers.