Author : Theresa Martin Golding
Publisher : Boyds Mills Press
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 17,53 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781590780480
When Marco attends a Memorial Day parade, he is surprised to see a familiar face among the veterans.
Author : Dee Smith
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,91 MB
Release : 2016-04-08
Category : Memorial Day
ISBN : 9781530985135
Memorial Day is here. "A Memorial Day Memory" is a picture book that tells the tale of a young girl who explains what memorial day means to her. She then finds her way to a local memorial day parade. At the parade she discovers soldiers, a singer, baton twirlers, band members and more. This book celebrates Memorial Day in a way that is appropriate for children. This book is great for any holiday read aloud or story time. Visit the author page at: www.Deesignery.com
Author : Sarah Elizabeth Kreps
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 38,91 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 019086530X
"Why have the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq lasted longer than any others in American history? One view is that the move to an all-volunteer force and drones have allowed the wars to continue almost unnoticed for years. Taxing Wars suggests how Americans bear the burden in treasure has also changed, with recent wars financed by debt rather than taxes. This shift has eroded accountability and contributed to the phenomenon of perpetual war"--
Author : David W. BLIGHT
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 525 pages
File Size : 44,40 MB
Release : 2009-06-30
Category : History
ISBN : 0674022092
No historical event has left as deep an imprint on America's collective memory as the Civil War. In the war's aftermath, Americans had to embrace and cast off a traumatic past. David Blight explores the perilous path of remembering and forgetting, and reveals its tragic costs to race relations and America's national reunion.
Author : Jim Denney
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 27,73 MB
Release : 2017-05-06
Category : Disneyland (Calif.)
ISBN : 9781545195567
Disneyland in Anaheim, California, is the only theme park in the world that literally has Walt Disney's fingerprints on it. He lived in his apartment over the Disneyland Fire House for weeks at a time. He was planning Disneyland years before he released his first feature film, Snow White. He was focused on improving the Park in the final days of his life. Disneyland was truly his passion. Before Walt died in December 1966, he promised that Disneyland would keep changing and continue growing - and it has. Walt also promised that the optimistic, adventurous spirit of Disneyland would never change - another promise kept. WALT'S DISNEYLAND uncovers those parts of Disneyland that have remained essentially unchanged since he left us. If you know where to look, Walt's pristine, unchanged Disneyland is still there, waiting to be discovered and enjoyed. By uncovering the hidden history of Disneyland, this book will make your next Disneyland adventure a richer, more enjoyable, more meaningful experience. Author Jim Denney (the co-author of the classic Disney biography HOW TO BE LIKE WALT) takes you on a tour of Disneyland as it is today - from Main Street USA to Tomorrowland - and shows you where to find Walt's original Disneyland of 1955 to 1966. It's a journey into the heart and soul of one of the greatest innovators of all time, Walt Disney.
Author : Caroline E. Janney
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 41,72 MB
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : History
ISBN : 0807882704
Immediately after the Civil War, white women across the South organized to retrieve the remains of Confederate soldiers. In Virginia alone, these Ladies' Memorial Associations (LMAs) relocated and reinterred the remains of more than 72,000 soldiers. Challenging the notion that southern white women were peripheral to the Lost Cause movement until the 1890s, Caroline Janney restores these women as the earliest creators and purveyors of Confederate tradition. Long before national groups such as the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and the United Daughters of the Confederacy were established, Janney shows, local LMAs were earning sympathy for defeated Confederates. Her exploration introduces new ways in which gender played a vital role in shaping the politics, culture, and society of the late nineteenth-century South.
Author : Joe Beernink
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,71 MB
Release : 2017-11-15
Category :
ISBN : 9781547059324
After surviving kidnapping and injuries in the Manitoba wild, seventeen-year-old Jake and fifteen-year-old Izzy finally return home to the town of Thompson. They're greeted as heroes by their friends and loved ones, but Jake and Izzy's hometown has changed and is now deeply divided. Mistrust is everywhere, and a group from one side of Thompson-including Parnell, the de facto leader, and Boyd, an angry teen-grow increasingly hostile to their neighbors. Despite Thompson's strife, Jake is on a mission to find his missing father. But in a world growing more dangerous, a native like Jake must search carefully to avoid being caught up in the tensions swirling around town. Meanwhile, Izzy uncovers a terrifying plot and must warn Jake before it's too late. Filled with gripping action, Joe Beernink's sequel to Nowhere Wild leads to a dramatic confrontation between two groups brutally divided by hatred and fear. In the end, only Izzy can keep Thompson from destroying itself altogether.
Author : Barbara E. Walsh
Publisher : Astra Publishing House
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 36,2 MB
Release : 2020-09-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1635924367
Here is the inspiring story behind the Veterans Day red poppy, a symbol that honors the service and sacrifices of our veterans. When American soldiers entered World War I, Moina Belle Michael, a schoolteacher from Georgia, knew she had to act. Some of the soldiers were her students and friends. Almost single-handedly, Moina worked to establish the red poppy as the symbol to honor and remember soldiers. And she devoted the rest of her life to making sure the symbol would last forever. Thanks to her hard work, that symbol remains strong today. Author Barbara Elizabeth Walsh and artist Layne Johnson worked with experts, primary documents, and Moina's great-nieces to better understand Moina's determination to honor the war veterans. A portion of the book's proceeds will support the National Military Family Association's Operation Purple®, which benefits children of the US Military.
Author : James E. Young
Publisher : Public History in Historical P
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 26,45 MB
Release : 2018-04-11
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781625343611
Introduction. The memorial's vernacular arc between Berlin's Denkmal and New York City's 9/11 Memorial -- The stages of memory at Ground Zero: the National 9/11 Memorial process -- Daniel Libeskind and the houses of Jewish memory: what is Jewish architecture? -- Regarding the pain of women: gender and the arts of holocaust memory -- The terrible beauty of Nazi aesthetics -- Looking into the mirrors of evil: Nazi imagery in contemporary art at the Jewish Museum in New York -- The contemporary arts of memory in the works of Esther Shalev-Gerz, Miroslaw Balka, Tobi Kahn, and Komar and Melamid -- Utøya and Norway's July 22 memorial: the memory of political terror.
Author : Darrel B Kuhn
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 38,24 MB
Release : 2024-05-27
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :
Book Description Remembering the Fallen: Memorial Day's Legacy offers a compelling journey through the historical evolution of Memorial Day, uncovering its profound significance and the delicate balance between honoring our fallen heroes and celebrating the freedoms they secured. This insightful book delves into the origins of the holiday, its transformation over the years, and the ways we can preserve its true spirit amidst modern festivities. Readers will benefit from: A Deep Historical Perspective: Gain a comprehensive understanding of Memorial Day's roots and its journey through American history. Personal Reflections: Hear moving stories from veterans and families, providing a personal connection to the sacrifices made. Educational Insights: Learn about the important traditions and ceremonies that keep the memory of our fallen heroes alive. Practical Guidance: Discover actionable ways to honor Memorial Day meaningfully, balancing remembrance with celebration. Inspiring Narratives: Be inspired by the resilience and dedication of those who served and their families. Perfect for history enthusiasts, educators, and anyone looking to deepen their appreciation of Memorial Day, this book is a heartfelt tribute to the brave men and women who gave their all for our freedom.
