got his from a friend thought I would pass on for researchers on civil war
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http://www.komando.com/kool_show.asp?showID=4981691)
For:5/30/2005 Memorial Day (http:///) Memorial Day
Memorial Day is the unofficial kickoff to summer. Community pools open,
amusement parks have longer hours and it's OK to wear white. Its origins are much
more serious, though. It's a day to remember the men and women who made the
ultimate sacrifice for their country. This week we'll take a look at Memorial
Day and the special men and women we commemorate.
HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE
When you hear the word Waterloo, you probably think of Napoleon's surrender.
There's another Waterloo--in New York-- and it's the birthplace of Memorial
Day.
Decoration Day
_http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/memorial/memorial.html_
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http://www.historychannel.com/exhibits/memorial/memorial.html)
Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day. It was a time set aside
to honor the nation's Civil War dead by decorating their graves. Find other
interesting historical facts about the holiday, wars and conflicts, and more.
A moment of remembrance
_http://www.remember.gov/_ (
http://www.remember.gov/)
3:00 PM is the national moment of remembrance. The entire nation will be
unified in remembering our fallen veterans. There are various ways to
participate. This site will help you choose a way to remember.
Celebrate like the old days
_http://www.usmemorialday.org/observe.htm_
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http://www.usmemorialday.org/observe.htm)
It's okay to have a cookout with family and friends, but don't forget about
why we have this special day. This site suggests some meaningful ways to
honor those who died.
Beautiful yet melancholy
_http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org/ceremonies/originoftaps.html_
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http://www.arlingtoncemetery.org/ceremonies/originoftaps.html)
Taps was first played during the Civil War. It was written by Union Brig.
Gen. Daniel Butterfield in July 1862.
The nation's concert
_http://www.pbs.org/memorialdayconcert/concert/index.html_
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http://www.pbs.org/memorialdayconcert/concert/index.html)
A concert will be held on Sunday on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. If
you're not in the area, you can watch it on PBS or listen to it on NPR.
CONFLICTS -- PAST AND PRESENT
Americans have lost their lives in many wars and conflicts. Here's some
information on larger conflicts.
Civil War
_http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/index.html_
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http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/index.html)
One soldier wrote that soldiering is 99% boredom and 1% sheer terror. View
an online exhibition and learn more about the Civil War.
The war to end all wars
_http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/FWW.htm_
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http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/FWW.htm)
This excellent encyclopedia provides everything you need to know about World
War I. View a chronology, war statistics and more.
Axis and Allies
_http://www.wwiimemorial.com/default.asp?page=home.asp_
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http://www.wwiimemorial.com/default.asp?page=home.asp)
The National World War II Memorial opened last year. It honors all Americans
who served during the war, including the more than 400,000 who died.
War and pix
_http://www.vietnampix.com_ (
http://www.vietnampix.com/)
It's hard to view pictures of war and not be moved in some way. Some make
you laugh--like seeing soldiers dancing with Raquel Welch at a USO show. Most
are serious.
Gulf War I
_http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/gulf/etc/synopsis.html_
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http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/gulf/etc/synopsis.html)
It was hard to tear yourself away from CNN during the first Gulf War. Never
before had war been televised like this. There are some great interviews
with the key decision makers at the time.
Gulf War II
_http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/_
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http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2003/iraq/forces/casualties/)
More than 1,600 Americans have died in Iraq. They're remembered here.
AND FINALLY...
Don't forget
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http://www.aiipowmia.com/other/hostilechron.html)
The above wars and conflicts are the major ones. We've also lost military
personnel in smaller conflicts. This site ensures those who died are not
forgotten.
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