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This part of the cemetery is for troops killed in Iraq or Afghanistan.
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November 12, 2009
Veterans Day
White House photo by Samantha Appleton.
November 10, 2009
November 04, 2009
November 11th: A Day to Remember
The U.S. once tried to move Veterans Day to the nearest Monday. It didn't work. Canada moved its Thanksgiving Day so it would not be too close to Remembrance Day.
Almost no one wants to make November 11th into just another day -- even if it means a long weekend for them.
Read an article about it on this page.
There is also a link to a printable version of the article.
November 03, 2009
November 11th Holidays
November 11th, the date of the end of World War I, is a special day in English-speaking countries.
In the U.S., it is called Veterans Day. Americans honor all those who have served in the military.
In Canada, the holiday is called Remembrance Day. It is a day to honor the country's war dead.
We will have more information for you on these holidays as the week goes on.
October 29, 2009
October 12, 2009
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October 08, 2009
Canadian Thanksgiving is coming . . .
but you don't have to send a card to anyone.
Thanksgiving cards have been around for a long time, but they've never caught on (become popular). Nobody will be hurt if they don't get a card at Thanksgiving. (It's different at Christmas!)
October 07, 2009
Thanksgiving Desserts
Right: Pumpkin pie with whipped cream. Left: Fruit pie with lattice (criss-cross) crust.
