Memorial Day Resources

First dedicated to honoring Union soldiers that died in the Civil War, Memorial Day is now observed to honor American men and women that have died in military service to their country. Americans across the country honor Americans who have fallen in military service by visiting cemeteries, memorials, and attending family picnics and gatherings.

Memorial Day Resource Guide	Great site that gives a detailed biographical account of the founder of Memorial Day Union Major General John Logan, soldier, congressman, and senator. Full text of Logan’s General Order No. 11, May 30, 1868 creating the first official Memorial Day observance. Site also includes sound bites of taps, speeches and meditations/thoughts about memorial day.
Mandy's Web Medley: Memorial Day Links	Sites that provide patriotic graphics and clip art, most of which can be downloaded free, are provided here.
Teach-Nology: Veteran's Day Teaching Theme	This site includes the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial; Virtual Wall Vietnam Veterans Memorial; Women in Military Service Memorial; Veterans Day Lesson Plans; and many more sites that provide valuable background and resources about the meaning of Memorial Day.
Miami-Dade County Patriotism.org	The activities found at this site may be used at a variety of grade levels and classroom situations to enhance student understanding of the Memorial Day observance.
Family Education Network: Teacher Vision.com	ESL Teacher's Holiday Activities Kit. There are over 175 activities that draw on important content concepts related to popular American holidays, customs, and special events. Very good Memorial Day section. Grade Levels: K – 8
Korean War Memorial Vietnam War Memorial Tomb of the Unknown Soldier USS Arizona Memorial	Online War Memorial Sites dedicated to American war veterans.