Learning Target: I will explain the origins and significance of Veterans Day.
Veterans Day Links
https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/Veterans-Day/75201 Nov 9, 2022 "Veterans Day, in the United States, national holiday (November 11) honouring veterans of the armed forces and those killed in the country’s wars. The observance originated in 1919 on the first anniversary of the 1918 armistice that ended World War I and was known as Armistice Day. It was commemorated in 1921 with the burial of an unknown soldier from World War I at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia." Britannica School
https://supportourtroops.org provides a bridge between you and America's troops.
Veterans Day Youtube Links
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrabKK9Bhds Nov 20, 2018 Produced and Directed by Peter Jackson:Â The acclaimed documentary is an extraordinary look at the soldiers and events of the Great War, using film footage captured at the time, now presented as the world has never seen. By utilizing state-of-the-art restoration, colorization and 3D technologies, and pulling from 600 hours of BBC archival interviews, Jackson puts forth an intensely gripping, immersive and authentic experience through the eyes and voices of the British soldiers who lived it. Warner Bros. Pictures
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PqQkskHW3g Nov 11, 2016 November 11th is Veteran's Day! Do you know any veterans? How do you honor them? Find more teaching resources at http://pbslearningmedia.org PBS KIDS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymCa1eB_qLA Nov 4, 2010 A look at the history of the holiday honoring those who fought for America, both living and dead. HISTORY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWD4Oy6fKlo Nov 11, 2013 Do you know why Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11th every year? Get the whole story behind the holiday. HISTORY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XNNqpnGVkQ Nov 11, 2016 Learn the facts and figures behind the many contributions of America's armed forces throughout the country's history. HISTORY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j2QyTW70QI Nov 6, 2019 The History of Veterans Day: Veterans Day originally came out of World War I but has changed a few times throughout history. ABC10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix1BUgTztGU Nov 9, 2020 The history and importance of Veterans Day — a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11th, and this day gives all Americans the opportunity to celebrate the bravery, service and sacrifice of all U.S. Veterans – living and deceased. It is also a commemoration of how our Military Veterans stand as the transition between the struggle of life and sacrifice… and the peace that follows. For education, entertainment, enlightenment and inspiration. We hope you enjoy and even learn something. LionHeart FilmWorks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqy4aGP_C_Q Nov 10, 2020 Today’s Doodle, created by Texas-based, Air Force veteran and guest artist Jenn Hassin, celebrates Veterans Day in the United States. One of the country’s 10 federal holidays, this day specifically honors members of the nation’s armed forces. GoogleDoodles Learn more: https://www.google.com/doodles/veterans-day-2020GoogleDoodles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzyMJH_YfXI Nov 9, 2020 Veterans Day: November 11th each year is set aside to recognize those who have served in our armed forces and made the sacrifice to protect our nations' freedoms. This video gives a brief overview of the history of the holiday. Â The Daily Bellringer Questions below:
1. Why was the death toll of World War I so high?
2. When would the armistice take effect
3. TRUE OR FALSE: Veterans Day is only to honor those who served during war-time.
4. It is estimated that there are how many veterans of the armed forces in the U.S. today?
5. What are some ways you can thank a veteran for their service?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nt53GPz9dmE Sep 15, 2014 The Medal of Honor is the highest military honor awarded by the United States. Take a look behind the scenes at what goes into the award presentation at the White House. The Obama White House
https://www.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetday_faq.asp Jul 20, 2015 Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs
Q. Which is the correct spelling of Veterans Day?
a. Veterans Day
b. Veteran's Day
c. Veterans' Day
A. Veterans Day (choice a, above). Veterans Day does not include an apostrophe but does include an "s" at the end of "veterans" because it is not a day that "belongs" to veterans, it is a day for honoring all veterans.
Q. On what day of the week will Veterans Day be observed?
A. Veterans Day is always observed officially on November 11, regardless of the day of the week on which it falls. The Veterans Day National Ceremony, like most ceremonies around the nation, is held on Veterans Day itself. However, when Veterans Day falls on a weekday, many communities choose to hold Veterans Day parades or other celebrations on the weekend before or after November 11 so that more people can participate.
Q. Who decides if a government office or business closes or stays open on Veterans Day?
A. Federal government closings are established by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Generally, when a holiday falls on a non-workday—Saturday or Sunday—the federal government is closed on Monday (if the holiday falls on Sunday) or Friday (if the holiday falls on Saturday).
State and local governments, including schools, are not required to follow OPM closure policies and may determined for themselves whether to close or remain open. Likewise, non-government businesses are free to make their own decisions to close or remain open for business, regardless of federal, state or local government closings.
Q. Why do some schools close and others remain in session on Veterans Day?
A. Because there is no legal requirement that schools close on Veterans Day, individual states or school districts are free to establish their own policies on school closings. Most schools that do not close for Veterans Day schedule assemblies or other activities to honor America's veterans on Veterans Day and throughout the week that includes Veterans Day.
Q. What is the difference between Veterans Day and Memorial Day?
A. Many people confuse Memorial Day and Veterans Day. Memorial Day is a day for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. While those who died are also remembered, Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor ALL those who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime. In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank LIVING veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served - not only those who died - have sacrificed and done their duty.
Q. Why are red poppies worn on Veterans Day, and where can I obtain them?
A. The wearing of poppies in honor of America's war dead is traditionally done on Memorial Day, not Veterans Day. The practice of wearing of poppies takes its origin from the poem In Flanders Fields, written in 1915 by John McCrae. For information on how to obtain poppies for use on Memorial Day, contact a veterans service organization, such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) or The American Legion, as a number of veterans organizations distribute poppies annually on Memorial Day. You can find veterans groups in the Veterans Service Organization link on VA's Veterans Day web page. Veterans groups in your area can be found in your local phone book. Look in the yellow pages under "Veterans and Military Organizations" or a similar heading.
Q. How can I get a Veterans Day poster?
A. Each September, posters are distributed to schools, state governments, Veterans Day Regional Sites, the military services, and veterans service organizations. Poster requests are fulfilled until the inventory is exhausted. You can download or print your own poster from the Veterans Day Poster Gallery.
Q. Can I get a Veterans Day Teacher's Guide?
A. Teacher's Guides may be downloaded. You may make as many additional copies as you need.
Q. Is Veterans Day celebrated in other countries?
A. Yes, a number of countries honor their veterans each year on November 11, although the name and types of commemorations differ somewhat from Veterans Day celebrations in the United States. For example, Canada and Australia observe "Remembrance Day" on November 11, and Great Britain observes "Remembrance Day" on the Sunday nearest to November 11. There are similarities and differences between these countries' Remembrance Day and America's Veterans Day. Canada's observance is actually quite similar to the U.S. celebration, in that the day is intended to honor all who served in Canada's Armed Forces. However, unlike in the U.S., many Canadians wear red poppy flowers on November 11 in honor of their war dead. In Australia, Remembrance Day is very much like America's Memorial Day, a day to honor that nation's war dead.
In Great Britain, the day is commemorated by church services and parades of ex-service members in Whitehall, a wide ceremonial avenue leading from London's Parliament Square to Trafalgar Square. Wreaths of poppies are left at the Cenotaph, a war memorial in Whitehall, which was built after the First World War. At the Cenotaph and elsewhere in the country, a two-minute silence is observed at 11 a.m., to honor those who lost their lives in wars.
Veterans Day Youtube Links
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmiqnAQTTCI Feb 18, 2020 The Code Talkers used native languages to send military messages before World War II. Choctaw, for example, was successfully used during World War I. But the Marine Corps needed an “unbreakable” code for its island-hopping campaign in the Pacific. Navajo, which was unwritten and known by few outside the tribe, seemed to fit the Corps’ requirements.
Twenty-nine Navajos were recruited to develop the code in 1942. They took their language and developed a “Type One Code” that assigned a Navajo word to each English letter. They also created special words for planes, ships and weapons.  But just because a person understood Navajo didn’t mean they could understand the code. While a person fluent in the language would hear a message that translated into a list of words that seemingly had no connection to each other, a code talker would hear a very clear message.
Here is an example: Navajo Code: DIBEH, AH-NAH, A-SHIN, BE, AH-DEEL-TAHI, D-AH, NA-AS-TSO-SI, THAN-ZIE, TLO-CHIN  Translation: SHEEP, EYES, NOSE, DEER, BLOW UP, TEA, MOUSE, TURKEY, ONION  Deciphered Code: SEND DEMOLITION TEAM TO … In addition to being unbreakable, the new code also reduced the amount of time it took to transmit and receive secret messages. Because all 17 pages of the Navajo code were memorized, there was no need to encrypt and decipher messages with the aid of coding machines. So, instead of taking several minutes to send and receive one message, Navajo code talkers could send several messages within seconds. This made the Navajo code talker an important part of any Marine unit. Hear an example from Navajo Code Talker, Peter MacDonald Sr. U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
I will explain the origins and significance of Veterans Day.
Veterans Day Britannica School Middle | https://school.eb.com/levels/high/article/Veterans-Day/75201 "Veterans Day, in the United States, national holiday (November 11) honouring veterans of the armed forces and those killed in the country’s wars. The observance originated in 1919 on the first anniversary of the 1918 armistice that ended World War I and was known as Armistice Day. It was commemorated in 1921 with the burial of an unknown soldier from World War I at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia."
Veterans Day Frequently Asked Questions | https://sites.google.com/eusd.org/jgarritson/lessons/holidays/veteransday#h.ym6f4vy5uyai
Veterans Day History | DAILY BELLRINGER 4:59 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzyMJH_YfXI Nov 9, 2020 Veterans Day: November 11th each year is set aside to recognize those who have served in our armed forces and made the sacrifice to protect our nations' freedoms. This video gives a brief overview of the history of the holiday.
The Daily Bellringer Questions:
1. Why was the death toll of World War I so high?
2. When would the armistice take effect
3. TRUE OR FALSE: Veterans Day is only to honor those who served during war-time.
4. It is estimated that there are how many veterans of the armed forces in the U.S. today?
5. What are some ways you can thank a veteran for their service?