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#1. June 30, 2010
Dear Reader,
Happy Independence Day to my American readers. Here are some resources you might find useful:
Independence Day Fun
Independence Day Coloring Pages
Declaration of Independence
American Flag Games
Independence Day
American Revolution
See ya on the Net,
Barbara J. Feldman
"Surfing the Net with Kids"
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#3. Battle of Gettysburg
by Barbara J. Feldman
https://www.surfnetkids.com/battle_of_gettysburg.htm
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Often described as the Civil War’s turning point, the Battle of Gettysburg took place on July 1-3, 1863, in the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. It was an extremely bloody battle, in the midst of an extremely bloody war. But in the end, the Union troops led by George G. Meade were victorious over the Confederate army led by Robert E. Lee.
Library of Congress: Gettysburg Address
In 1863, David Wills, a Pennsylvania judge, was given the task of “cleaning up the horrible aftermath of the [Civil War] battle” at Gettysburg. Wills acquired seventeen acres for a national cemetery and three weeks before its dedication, invited President Lincoln to “formally set apart these grounds to their sacred use by a few appropriate remarks.” Lincoln’s brief remarks at the cemetery on November 19, 1863 became one of the most memorable presidential speeches ever given. Can you recite it? “Four score and seven years ago . . .”
Gettysburg Foundation: The Battle of Gettysburg
The Gettysburg Foundation is a private, non-profit educational organization that works with the National Park Service. Much of their site pertains to visiting the Battlefield, but under the Learn menu tab, we’ll find some educational goodies for students. “Gettysburg. This place was a small town in July 1863, situated at the crossroads of a network of byways. But that summer, that advantageous location became Gettysburg’s curse, as all roads led to the largest battle ever fought on American soil.”
National Park Service: Gettysburg
This kids section from the Gettysburg National Military Park answers lots of questions about the Battle and the War, in a kid-friendly voice. “Whew! You need a scorecard to keep track of everyone who was important at the Battle of Gettysburg! Check out who some of the big (and little) shots were.” Be sure to click on the underlined section titles, as they lead to more content. And don’t miss the printable twenty-question quiz The Gettysburg History Challenge.
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Civil War Quiz
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#6. Surfing the Calendar
First U.S. Postage Stamp Issued
Jul 1, 1847
Battle of Gettysburg
Jul 1, 1863
First U.S. Zoo Opened in Philadelphia
Jul 1, 1874
Diana, Princess of Wales’ Birthday
Jul 1, 1961
International Joke Day
Jul 1, 2010
Canada Day
Jul 1, 2010
Amelia Earhart’s Disappearance
Jul 2, 1937
Tour de France
Jul 3-25, 2010
American Revolution
Jul 4, 1776
Walt Whitman Published First Edition of “Leaves of Grass”
Jul 4, 1855
Thirteen Colonies Declare Independence from Britain
Jul 4, 1776
Declaration of Independence
Jul 4, 1776
Koko the Gorilla’s Birthday
Jul 4, 1971
Louisiana Purchase Announced
Jul 4, 1803
Pathfinder Landed on Mars
Jul 4, 1997
Independence Day
Jul 4, 2010
Independence Day Fun
Jul 4, 2010
Fireworks
Jul 4, 2010
Phineas T. Barnum’s Birthday
Jul 5, 1810
Elvis Presley Recorded First Album
Jul 5, 1954
John Lennon meets Paul McCartney
Jul 6, 1957
#7. Quote of the Week
“Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.” ~~ Abraham Lincoln ~~ (February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) sixteenth President of the United States. Click here for more Abraham Lincoln quotes.
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