Short history and related links especially for kids.

How it used to be called Armistice Day and about Arlington National Cemetery observances.

Provides information on the holiday, its history, crafts, and stories.

Includes family activities and suggested books.

Pages include Veterans Day arts and crafts, discussion topics, language activities, songs, poetry, and book recommendations for home or school.

A short encyclopedia article.

A brief history of the holiday

Online quiz designed for elementary school students help visitors review the history of Veterans Day.

A play that kids in elementary school have put on.

The American Embassy in Austria explains why Americans celebrate the second Monday in November as Veterans Day.

The Department of Veterans Affairs relates the history behind the observance and provides downloadable resources for teachers.