Memorial Day is traditionally May 30th. It is observed on the last Monday in May.

• Memorial Day Resources at EHO
• Memorial Day on the Web
• Memorial Day Stuff

Memorial Day Resources at EHO

• World War II Unit Study by Beverly S. Krueger
  There are abundant resources for studying World War II online. Whether you are a military history buff, a high school student looking to supplement your world history or American history studies, or a homeschool mom creating your own World War II unit study for your younger children, you won't need to look far to get detailed resources suited to your purposes.
• EHO Review: And What About...Patriotic Holidays
• EHO Review: Brave Hearts Under Red Skies: Stories of Faith Under Fire
• EHO Review: Salute to Service: The Rebirth of Patriotism
• Eclectic Homeschool Resource Center: Military History Resources
• Eclectic Homeschool Resource Center: Memorial Day/Veterans Day Resources

Memorial Day on the Web

• US Memorial Day History and Information on US War Memorials
  Memorial Day started off as a somber day of remembrance, a day where we in America go to cemeteries and place flags or flowers on the graves of our war dead. It is a day where we remember our ancestors, our family members, our loved ones who have given the ultimate sacrifice.
• History of Memorial Day
  Join HistoryChannel.com and uncover the interesting history of the holiday we now call Memorial Day. Discover little-known facts about America's wars and stop by the Veterans' Forum message boards to share your views with veterans, their loved ones, and fellow history buffs.
• World War II: A Nation Remembers
  This year, our nation celebrates the 60th anniversary of the landing on the beaches of Normandy and the World War II generation with a four-day Dedication Celebration on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. including the historic dedication of the National World War II Memorial. The "Tribute to a Generation" runs over the Memorial Day weekend from May 27th through May 30th. There will be four official dedication events including The National World War II Reunion; Salute to the World War II Veterans; Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving and the Dedication Ceremony.
• The Vietnam War: Remembering and Honoring the Fallen
  This year's National Memorial Day Concert pays special tribute to the men and women who fought in Vietnam, with the moving and uplifting story of Jim Mayer, "the Milkshake Man."
• The War in Iraq
  With over 138,000 American soldiers currently stationed in Iraq, this year's National Memorial Day Concert pays special tribute to those who have been wounded in the war.
• Remembering September 11^th
  There are many extraordinary and fitting memorials for the victims and heroes of the September 11th terrorist attacks already dedicated or in the planning stages at the site of the former World Trade Center, at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. But there are also other memorials, smaller in scale yet just as stirring, around the United States and across the Atlantic. Here are some of the examples.
• White House Commission on Remembrance
  The White House Commission on Remembrance is a bipartisan, independent executive branch agency whose missions include:
  • Promoting the spirit of unity and remembrance through observance of The National Moment of Remembrance  for one minute, 3 PM local time, Memorial Day.
  • Ensuring the nation remembers the sacrifices of America's fallen from the Revolutionary War to the present
  • Recognizing the devotion to duty of veterans and all those who continue to serve our great nation and reminding all Americans of their common heritage
• Freedom Files
  " What began as a set of resources covering the events of September 11th, has now grown into a massive section devoted to the United States military, the war in Iraq, and a record of our nation’s living history. In the Freedom Files you have access to various sources of information related to the current state of the union, all in one place. We have September 11th resources including slideshows, timelines, video footage, tributes, historic moments in the aftermath, and much more. You’ll also find our newly added and constantly updated section on the war with Iraq. "
• The Memory Shall Be Ours: Celebrating Memorial Day
  An Internet Treasure Hunt plus Web-based activities for learning about and celebrating Memorial Day!
• Memorial Day Lesson Plan
  To present activities to be used at a variety of grade levels and classroom situations in order to enhance student understanding of the Memorial Day observance.
• VFW Citizenship Education
  Information on VFW programs on citizenship education.

Memorial Day Stuff

• Create a World War II Memory Book
  There are still thousands of people alive today who were soldiers, civilians, or children during the Second World War, and who remember what they did and how they felt. Locate someone to interview about this extraordinary time. Then use the Scholastic Writing Workshop to write and publish that person's oral history of World War II in Scholastic's World War II Memory Book.
• Mary of the WACS
  A cutout paper doll booklet of 1943
• Memorial Day Puzzles
  Crosswords, word searches and other Memorial Day activities.
• Black Dog's Memorial Day Screen Saver
  Remember the ones who died for your freedom on Memorial Day with BlackDog's Free Memorial Day screen saver.

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