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Memorial Day
Simple text and photographs describe the origins of Memorial Day, discuss some of the wars in which Americans have fought, and explain why it is important to honor those who gave their lives for their country.
48 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2003
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About the author
Christin Ditchfield
123 books29 followersChristin Ditchfield (www.ChristinDitchfield.com) is the author of "What Women Should Know About Letting It Go" and 65 other books in a wide variety of genres, from educational to inspirational, fiction and nonfiction. She has also written dozens of best-selling gospel tracts, and hundreds of essays, columns, and articles for national and international magazines such as Focus on the Family, Power For Living, Sports Spectrum, and Today's Christian Woman.
For over twenty-five years, Christin has been speaking at conferences, retreats, banquets, and brunches, encouraging women who love Jesus, teaching them to walk with Him on a daily basis, so that they can experience a richer, deeper, more meaningful relationship with Him.
She hosts the internationally syndicated radio program, Take It To Heart! (www.TakeItToHeartRadio.com) and is a frequent guest on other national radio and television programs, including Family Life Today, Midday Connection, Dr. D. James Kennedy's Truths That Transform, and Live the Promise with Susie Larson.
A former preschool and elementary school teacher, Christin is also the author of many educational books and resources for children and their families, including the best-selling "A Family Guide to Narnia: Biblical Truths in C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia."
She holds a bachelors degree in Christian Leadership and a masters degree in Biblical Theology.
Christin blogs at www.ChristinDitchfield.com
For over twenty-five years, Christin has been speaking at conferences, retreats, banquets, and brunches, encouraging women who love Jesus, teaching them to walk with Him on a daily basis, so that they can experience a richer, deeper, more meaningful relationship with Him.
She hosts the internationally syndicated radio program, Take It To Heart! (www.TakeItToHeartRadio.com) and is a frequent guest on other national radio and television programs, including Family Life Today, Midday Connection, Dr. D. James Kennedy's Truths That Transform, and Live the Promise with Susie Larson.
A former preschool and elementary school teacher, Christin is also the author of many educational books and resources for children and their families, including the best-selling "A Family Guide to Narnia: Biblical Truths in C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia."
She holds a bachelors degree in Christian Leadership and a masters degree in Biblical Theology.
Christin blogs at www.ChristinDitchfield.com
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May 31, 2022
SO MUCH INFO in this book.
May 23, 2013
A great overview of this important holiday for grades 3-5. Information is divided into short chapters that cover the history of the holiday, provide information about the wars the US has been involved in as well as how American honor the soliders who have given thier lives in service to their country.
Great photos with captions round out the book. Also included is a recommended reading list, a list of helpful websites, a glossary, and an index.
Great photos with captions round out the book. Also included is a recommended reading list, a list of helpful websites, a glossary, and an index.
May 3, 2017
Memorial day is a different holiday - it's not necessarily fun and exciting, but serious. It started after the civil war when people looked for ways to remember soldiers who died. More Americans died in the civil war than any other war. Memorial day was originally called decoration day, and civil war soldiers' graves were decorated with flowers, wreaths, or flags. The day was also known as "A Day of Remembrance." Thousands of people celebrated but it didn't become an official holiday until 1971.
The chapter about the history of memorial day includes a painting of people decorating soldiers' graves in the 1800s and a photo of a memorial day cemetery in France after WWI in 1929 honoring American soldiers. Since WWI, people have set aside Memorial day to honor those who died in all American wars.
A spread on page 16-17 tells about the wearing of poppies in honor of Americans who died in war.
The author erroneously writes that Moina Michael decided to wear a red poppy in 1915. Actually, Moina's idea to wear a red poppy came in 1918. Poppies began to grow after the winter of 1914-1915 when the weather turned warm.
The next chapter briefly discusses the various American wars and the purpose for fighting wars. A short discussion of communism is included and a photo of the Vietnam Women's Memorial in Washington DC. Next, the Iraq war is mentioned and the terrorist attacks of 2001.
The next chapter talks about the purpose of military servicemen to protect and serve and the different roles exist within their organizations.
Next is a page about the tomb of the unknowns - soldiers who died but can't be identified, but still deserve to be honored for their bravery and sacrifice.
Lastly is a chapter about memorial day and what kinds of things we do to remember the one million plus soldiers who were killed in battle. Visiting war memorials and monuments, special memorial service at Arlington National Cemetery, listening to a speech from the president of the United States, attending prayer services, flying flags at half-mast, visiting cemeteries to decorate soldiers graves, etc.
This is a helpful and informational book about Memorial day that will inspire the reader to honor the true purpose for Memorial Day.
The chapter about the history of memorial day includes a painting of people decorating soldiers' graves in the 1800s and a photo of a memorial day cemetery in France after WWI in 1929 honoring American soldiers. Since WWI, people have set aside Memorial day to honor those who died in all American wars.
A spread on page 16-17 tells about the wearing of poppies in honor of Americans who died in war.
The author erroneously writes that Moina Michael decided to wear a red poppy in 1915. Actually, Moina's idea to wear a red poppy came in 1918. Poppies began to grow after the winter of 1914-1915 when the weather turned warm.
The next chapter briefly discusses the various American wars and the purpose for fighting wars. A short discussion of communism is included and a photo of the Vietnam Women's Memorial in Washington DC. Next, the Iraq war is mentioned and the terrorist attacks of 2001.
The next chapter talks about the purpose of military servicemen to protect and serve and the different roles exist within their organizations.
Next is a page about the tomb of the unknowns - soldiers who died but can't be identified, but still deserve to be honored for their bravery and sacrifice.
Lastly is a chapter about memorial day and what kinds of things we do to remember the one million plus soldiers who were killed in battle. Visiting war memorials and monuments, special memorial service at Arlington National Cemetery, listening to a speech from the president of the United States, attending prayer services, flying flags at half-mast, visiting cemeteries to decorate soldiers graves, etc.
This is a helpful and informational book about Memorial day that will inspire the reader to honor the true purpose for Memorial Day.
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