Isabel Serrano Expository 5/14/13 Memorial Day History Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday which occurs every year on the final Monday of May. Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Formerly known as Decoration Day‚ it originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and Confederate soldiers who died in the Civil War. By the 20th century Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have
Premium American Civil War United States Southern United States
meaning behind the history and celebration of Memorial Day… Iyesha Bush SSC 101 Professor Walker June 1‚ 2011 Memorial Day‚ originally called Decoration Day‚ is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation ’s service. It is a day to remember and honor all those who gave their lives in defense of our country. Traditionally Memorial Day is celebrated in the United States on the 30th of May every year; this three-day weekend is a time for celebration and family outings‚ it
Premium United States World War I
What is ANZAC Day? * When war broke out in 1914‚ Australia had been a federal commonwealth for only 13 years. The new national government was eager to establish its reputation among the nations of the world. * In 1915 Australian and New Zealand soldiers formed part of the allied expedition that set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula in order to open the Dardanelles to the allied navies. The ultimate objective was to capture Constantinople (now Istanbul in Turkey)‚ the capital of the Ottoman
Premium World War I Australia Anzac Day
nationalism. After these two articles we can look at different articles and statements that were made around Remembrance day‚ a day for the commemoration of the sacrifices made by the men and women who served Canada during times of war and times of peace. Most recently we can compare the statements of the twenty-third Prime Minister of Canada‚ Justin Trudeau on this Remembrance day. As well as the
Premium Canada Liberalism
DIVERSITY DAY (MS AND US) On Friday‚ January 20‚ upper school students and faculty participated in the fourth annual Diversity Day. The day began with personal insight from faculty member Jeff Kirkman. He shared how embracing diversity had shaped him into the person (and Spanish teacher) he is today‚ and spoke to students and faculty about how accepting people different from us helps us to become better people. Students listened to members of the student group “Leaders Empathetically Affecting
Premium
Day of the Dead Day of the Dead is celebrated in the beginning of November by mainly Latin American countries. In Mexico‚ it is a major holiday and taken very seriously. It is a celebration in which the dead are joined with the living. Those from the afterlife come in contact with life on earth and partake in both scared and joyous festivities. The dead come as spirits from their afterlife to rejoin their families and visit their homes. It is a time when the deceased are able to enjoy once again
Premium Death Family Life
for some. However‚ for the people of Latin America‚ this is beautiful portrayal and magnificent celebration of life after death. A large feast is served‚ graves are decorated‚ and altars are set up as colorful vigils. In Mexico‚ this is called the Day of the Dead or Dia de Muertos. This is the Mexican tradition of celebrating the afterlife and inviting the deceased spirits of loved ones back home. Many people today view death as a tragic and heartbreaking experience‚ but the people of Central America
Premium Death Life Afterlife
It was finally November 17th and the first morning of two-a-day basketball practice. I had been looking forward to the season and was fixed on finding a spot in the starting lineup. Despite my determination‚ I was out of shape after having been home sick for the past month. During one of the drills I became very light-headed and fell and hit my head on the hard-wood court. Immediately‚ I jumped up and tried to continue practicing. I finished the practice and made my way to first hour with a dizzying
Premium High school Family Mother
Training Day Film Critique Bisi Lawson ENG 225 Professor Waltman May 19th 2013 Training Day Film Critique Have you ever wondered what it was like behind the scenes while watching one of your favorite movies of all time? Well‚ there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes that some individuals never even think to think about. In the film Training Day‚ there are many fascinating aspects that all went into use to make such a terrific film. Everything from great storytelling‚ acting‚ characters
Premium Film Film director Los Angeles
Last year‚ my school SMK Agama Sik organized the Annual Co-Curricular Day in collaboration with Parents-Teachers Association to raise funds for the needy students in my school. The event was held on May of 25‚ 2013. All the teachers and students participated in the event. They were very excited on that day. Therefore‚ they were eager to come to school early in the morning at about 7 o’clock. The event started at 7.30 a.m. with the singing of the national anthem “Negaraku” and the state anthem “Negeri
Premium The Star-Spangled Banner United Kingdom Teacher