Society, Holidays, Memorial Day
- It gives a brief account of the history of Memorial Day, its origins and first celebrations in the USA.
- Recognizes Federal employees who have given their lives while serving the public. Includes pictures of the memorial, history, and location.
- Commemorate Memorial Day on the Web. Resources include history and origin, wars fought by US, landmarks of US military, poems, activity idea for kids, buletin board to post tribute, wallpapers, screensavers, and e-greetings.
- Features graphics and links.
- Provides brief history of Memorial Day, as well as links to other sites.
- Honoring soldiers, patriots, freedom-fighters past, ancient and future; in the United States and other countries.
- Expresses thanks to those who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
- Graphics for Memorial Day
- Explores the Civil War-era origins of the holiday as well as little-known facts about America's wars. From the History Channel.
- A moving tribute to Memorial Day and the American veteran from the American Revolution to modern times.
- Pay tribute to fallen soldiers on the Internet memorial wall.
- Address given by the commanding officier.
- Enlists volunteers to transcribe tombstone inscriptions and archive work for future reference.
- Features poetry and ideas for children.
- Points to Memorial Day resources in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area.
- Information on the inspiration and origins in Petersburg, Virginia, of the National Memorial Day. With Civil War related information and links.
- Offers seasonal virtual greetings.
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