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Yes, here I was researching another project when I happened across a treasure I must share! Some of you may be already awaare, but it’s

Kids Thank a Veteran

The primary purpose of this web site is to thank our American Veterans who have served in the United States Military. You will also find buttons giving you information on many other topics which are related to our American service personal, patriotic crafts, our flag, Veterans holidays, American wars and conflicts, memorials, teacher activities, etc., as well as other websites which will give you additional information on a variety of related topics.

“Kids Thank a Veteran” will let you tell us that you have thanked a Veteran by just saying “Thank you for serving”. It`s that simple. Many Veterans wear a special hat or button which would identify them. You will see Veterans at many parades and special events. There are rules that must be followed.

The website is geared to young children, elementary age, with crafts ideas, and ideas as well as information about what a Veteran is and who he or she might be.

According to the Department of Veteran`s Affairs there are approximately 23,200,000 living Veterans today. Approximately 1,824,200 of these veterans are women. Our World War II Veterans are dying at a rate of about 900 per day. At this time we have approximately 1,800.000 living WWII Veterans but this number will be down to approximately 81,000 by September 30, 2024. (Statistics from the Department of Veteran`s Affairs)

One sad story about our Veterans is that many are homeless. These men served their country and now many of them have no where to live. It is estimated that 33% of the male homeless population are Veterans and that 67% served their country for more than three years. War affects people in many ways and the Veterans who served in Vietnam were affected greatly by what they went through. Many suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and did not get support from their families and society. About 47% of homeless Veterans are from the Vietnam Era.

The VA estimates that there are about 107,000 homeless Veterans on the street each night and that over half a million may be homeless at some time each year.

I especially like their Butterfly Tree located in Arlington National Cemetery. The Children’s National Butterfly Tree Memorial is now at Arlington National Cemetery! “It was delivered on June 30th and is on display in the Visitors Center. The eleven foot, 300+ pound tree was set up with the help of agents from the Washington DC and New York offices of the FBI, a former member of the US Army National Guard and Lowe’s. Also working on the tree were Jeff Reid, who built the tree, and Cherie Reid, Director of Kids Thank a Veteran. This “living memorial” now has almost 5,500 red, white and blue butterflies and additional butterflies will be added as needed. Thanks so much to the children, educators and everyone who helped create this tribute. This project is a wonderful tribute to those soldiers who have given the ultimate sacrifice.”

This Butterfly Tree along with several other projects aimed at children are wonderful opportunities to not only instruct children about history … our REAL history, but get them INVOLVED in history-making!!!

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What’s a Patriotic Girl to Do?

Nancy Morgan Hart by Louis S. Glanzman

Hail, the Magic Man 2013

Once upon a time, there was a magic man,
Who seemed to appear from nowhere,
His words they were sweet, like honey-dipped manna,
And many fell in step behind him.

Like the Pied Piper of old, this magical man,
Did weave and dip and slide,
His promises soared high above the clouds;
All in accordance with the plan.

Like taking candy from strangers, we should have known better,
Than believe all his sweet-tasting lies,
But who wants to work if ya don’t really have to,
Get that rich great “Uncle” to pay the tab.

Trying to escape, traveling by balloon,
Embarrassed by the magic man’s deceit,
I called high and lo, to all those who’d go,
“Come with me,” I said, “if you want to live free!

“We’ll up, up and away, where we’re free everyday,
To work and improve our lot,
To build our own “kingdom” with our blood, sweat and tears,
And dispel all our misplaced fears.”

But alas and alack, there was nowhere else to go,
No place that offered half a chance,
So here I must stay, and here I will fight,
With my words and my passion, day & night!

Women in The American Revolution

Thanks for another week of great prompts. Enjoy Be Kind Rewrite’s INSPIRATION MONDAY exercise in creative writing!

Earth Liberation Front – a New “Cautiously Sympathic” Film

What happens if you make a film that is “cautiously sympathetic” to terrorists?

Thursday, Jan 26, 2012 at 8:39 AM EST

It would be nominated for an Oscar, of course! Actually, I’m quite interested in seeing the Oscar nominated “If A Tree Falls”, the story of the Earth Liberation Front–a domestic eco-terrorist group. The New York Times said it was “cautiously sympathetic” to their cause, which is both unsurprising and likely an understatement. Still, it looks pretty interesting.

It does sort of make you wonder though. Would anything “sympathetic” be said about a conservative group that caused millions of dollars of damage, scared the hell out of good people, and said half the stuff you hear in this trailer? Hmmmmmm…I sort of doubt it. MORE HERE