Webum > Kids and Teens > People and Society > Holidays and Special Days > Veteran's Day How Veterans Day Came About Explains when and why Veterans Day was created and why it used to be called Armistice Day. NOBLE Web: Veterans Day Short history and related links especially for kids. The Origins of Veterans Day How it used to be called Armmistice Day and about Arlington National Cementary observances. Veteran's Day Provides information on the holiday, its history, crafts, and stories. Veteran's Day for Children Includes family activities and suggested books. Veterans Day A short encyclopedia article. Veterans Day Pages include Veterans Day arts and crafts, discussion topics, language activities, songs, poetry, and book recommendations for home or school. Veterans Day from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs A brief history of the holiday Veterans Day Quiz Online quiz designed for elementary school students help visitors review the history of Veterans Day. Veterans Day School Play A play that kids in elementary school have put on. Veterans' Day The American Embassy in Sweden explains why Americans celebrate the second Monday in November as Veterans Day. VFW - The Origins of Veterans Day Reproducible article traces the history of Veterans Day. Why Do We Have a Veteran's Day? The Department of Veterans Affairs relates the history behind the observance and provides downloadable resources for teachers. Help build the biggest human edited directory on the internet Add your website - Open Directory Project - Become an editor