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Memorial Day Lesson Ideas

Curriculum resources that reinforce the meaning behind Memorial Day observances.
By: National Education Association
Published: May 6, 2021
This resource originally appeared on NEA.org

Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day, a day to honor American Civil War dead. Following World War I, Memorial Day became a day to honor soldiers killed in all wars. Honor the nation's fallen military men and women with the following lessons and activities.

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