* Veterans Day history goes back to 1918, on the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, in the eleventh month. It was on this day the Armistice was signed to end the fighting of World War I.
* Armistice Day was voted a federal holiday in 1938 later to be renamed and declared Veterans Day by President Nixon.
* Veterans Day not only honors the men and women who have served in the United States armed services, but also remembers the sacrifices made during World War I to ensure lasting peace.
* The President officiates a ceremony conducted at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, in Arlington National Cemetery, to remember all those who have fallen in battle over the years.
* Americans will commonly observe a moment of silence at 11:00 in the morning to show there respect for all who fought for peace.
Anagrams: In a given amount of time, see which player can come up with the most words formed from the letters in "Veterans Day". Use pencils and paper; no letter may be used more times than it appears in "Veterans Day". This game may be played with other Patriotic words as well.
WHO IS HE (SHE)? After all the guest have arrived, hand out envelopes. The boys are given blue envelopes, the girls white ones. In all the envelopes, there are halves of the cards and a note with the following text: "In the envelope there is a half of the card. Try using cards with the pictures of flowers in this game. Cut the cards in a zigzag line. The missing part of it has someone who is present here. Try to find him/her. The first 3 pairs get prizes.
Educational Veterans Day History Learning Guide
