Memorial Day originated during the Civil War as Decoration Day in 1868; the Grand Army of the Republic wanted it to become a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead. It wasn’t until 1971 that it became the familiar date and name that we all observe today. Despite the changes over […]
For nearly a century, our country has been honoring United States veterans on November 11. As this annual day of observance rolls around this time of year, some children may wonder why they have no school, or why mom or dad has the day off from work. These picture books are a great opportunity to share […]