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Celebrate America's Freedoms
Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs
Celebrate America's Freedoms
Celebrating America's Freedoms is a collection of stories about some of America's most beloved customs and national symbols. The collection includes a variety of topics for researching or planning activities for national observances such as Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Flag Day.
Collection Summary
Activities for Veterans Day
Arlington National Cemetery
American Bald Eagle
Correct Method of Folding the United States Flag
Flower of Remembrance
Flying the American Flag at Half Staff
GI Bill of Rights
Guidelines for Display of the Flag
Gun Salutes
History of the Purple Heart Award
Military Songs Inspire Troops, Preserve Tradition
National Cemeteries
Old Glory
Origins of Flag Day
Origins of Memorial Day
Origin of the VA Motto
Origins of Veterans Day
Pledge of Allegiance
POW-MIA Flag
Seal of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Star-Spangled Banner
Story of Taps
United States Flag
Complete Celebrating America's Freedoms Collection
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