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Learn about popular holidays celebrated in the United States

Learn about popular holidays like Valentine's Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas and more.

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Collection Armed Forces Day
Armed Forces Day

Armed Forces Day is celebrated the third Saturday in May to honor Americans serving in the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Collection Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo
Collection Constitution Day
Constitution Day

Constitution Day falls on September 17 or an adjacent weekday, if that date falls on a weekend or holiday.

Collection Halloween
Halloween

Halloween is celebrated annually on October 31.

Collection Independence Day
Independence Day

A day Americans commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. View our galleries of historical documents that set the foundation for the United States and find resources on the American flag.

Collection Juneteenth
Juneteenth

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. See also our Bill of Rights Collection and our International Day of Democracy Collection.

Collection Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Collection Memorial Day
Memorial Day

Memorial Day honors all Americans who have died in service to their country. It falls on the last Monday in May.

Collection National Submarine Day
National Submarine Day

April 11 was the day the Navy acquired its first modern submarined, named Holland VI. It not only honors the submarine, the historic day or the Navy, but also the rich history that submarines have in this country...

Collection Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day
Collection Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day

Learn about the origins of Valentine's Day and also download some cool printables.

Collection Veterans Day
Veterans Day

Veterans Day is a special day for honoring all who have served in the armed forces. The origins of the holiday date back to U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, who proclaimed Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919 to mark the...

Collection Winter Holidays
Winter Holidays

During the winter months, we celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and the New Year!

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Tankbusters: Introduction - Episode 1 Tankbusters: Advice for Students 10

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Tankbusters: Advice for Students
Episode 10
Lieutenant Colonel Joel "Rally" Rush offers advice for youth who may be interested in a career in the U.S. Air Force.
Tankbusters: Introduction - Episode 1 Tankbusters: Conclusion 9

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Tankbusters: Conclusion
Episode 9
Lieutenant Colonel Joel "Rally" Rush elaborates on how American sentiments changed from before the conflict, to afterwards. Lt. Col. Rush also discusses the lessons people should take away from the...
Tankbusters: Introduction - Episode 1 Tankbusters: "SCUD Hunts" 7

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Tankbusters: "SCUD Hunts"
Episode 7
While Lieutenant Colonel Joel Rush did not participate in any organized hunts for Saddam Hussein's SCUD missiles, he recalls his experience of running into a SCUD missile launcher during a night...
Tankbusters: Introduction - Episode 1 Tankbusters: Life in the Desert 6

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Tankbusters: Life in the Desert
Episode 6
Lieutenant Colonel Joel "Rally" Rush discusses what living conditions were like in the deserts of the Middle East region.
Tankbusters: Introduction - Episode 1 Tankbusters: Flying Missions 5

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Tankbusters: Flying Missions
Episode 5
Lieutenant Colonel Joel "Rally" Rush discusses what flying missions in the A-10 Thunderbolt II were like. He walks viewers through the process of preparing for a mission, destroying Saddam Hussein's...
Tankbusters: Introduction - Episode 1 Tankbusters: Reaction to Invasion of Kuwait 4

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Tankbusters: Reaction to Invasion of Kuwait
Episode 4
Lieutenant Colonel Joel "Rally" Rush recalls his thoughts about hearing the news on Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait in August 1990. Rush also discusses the socio-political climate in the U.S. at...
Tankbusters: Introduction - Episode 1 Tankbusters: Saddam Hussein 3

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Tankbusters: Saddam Hussein
Episode 3
Lieutenant Colonel Joel "Rally" Rush briefly opines about who Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was as a person.
Tankbusters: Introduction - Episode 1 Tankbusters: Flying the A-10 Thunderbolt II 2

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Tankbusters: Flying the A-10 Thunderbolt II
Episode 2
Lieutenant Colonel Rush (U.S. Air Force, retired) discusses flying the A-10 Thunderbolt II. The Warthog's primary purpose is a "tank killer".
Tankbusters: Introduction 1

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Tankbusters: Introduction
Episode 1
Meet Lieutenant Colonel Joel "Rally" Rush, U.S. Air Force, retired. Rush introduces himself, and briefly discusses his career and job duties in the military.
The Persian Gulf War Vocabulary Terms | History In A Nutshell Persian Gulf War, Part 4 4

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Persian Gulf War, Part 4
Episode 4
Saddam Hussein’s elite Republican Guard forces were on the run from American and British Army armored divisions. After the allied victory at the Battle of Medina Ridge, Saddam was afraid that the...
The Persian Gulf War Vocabulary Terms | History In A Nutshell Persian Gulf War, Part 3 3

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Persian Gulf War, Part 3
Episode 3
The United States and the United Nations responded quickly to Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait. With multiple United Nations sanctions, and chances to leave, Saddam refused to withdraw his military...
The Persian Gulf War Vocabulary Terms | History In A Nutshell Persian Gulf War, Part 2 2

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Persian Gulf War, Part 2
Episode 2
Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein earned notoriety for his brutal suppression of political dissidents, oppression of Kurds living in northern Iraq, and his desire for nuclear weapons. World criticism did...
The Persian Gulf War Vocabulary Terms | History In A Nutshell Persian Gulf War, Part 1 1

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Persian Gulf War, Part 1
Episode 1
Saddam Hussein instigated the Persian Gulf War with his invasion of Iraq’s next door neighbor Kuwait on August 2, 1990. The introductory segment of this edition of History In A Nutshell sets the stage...
St. Patrick's Day Figurative Language Scoot

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St. Patrick's Day Figurative Language Scoot
Read aloud the book Pete the Cat: The Great Leprechaun Chase (book can be found on YouTube) Have students work in groups to determine types of figurative language found in the book and how they shape...
Printable Valentine's Day Cards | Smart Cat

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Printable Valentine's Day Cards | Smart Cat
Smart Cat is offering pre-made cards for students to print and cutout at home, and then give to classmates if they are in a classroom setting. He also has cards that students can send virtually to...
Martin Luther King Jr.

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Martin Luther King Jr.

The students will learn facts on Martin Luther King Jr. and his life.

Turkey Trap

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Turkey Trap

The students will take part in a steam project where they will create a turkey trap.

James Otis Lecture 2020 (Full Program)

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James Otis Lecture 2020 (Full Program)
The 2020 James Otis Lecture will feature Richard Gergel, United States district judge, providing an informative presentation about his book “Unexampled Courage,” which details the impact of the...
Carolina Day Photo Gallery | History In A Nutshell

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Carolina Day Photo Gallery | History In A Nutshell
Episode 2
This photo gallery contains the following: The original Moultrie Flag - The precursor to the S.C. State Flag. Map of Fort Sullivan as it appeared on June 28, 1776 Map of Charleston Harbor during the...
Carolina Day | History In A Nutshell 1

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Carolina Day | History In A Nutshell
Episode 1
Are you a South Carolinian looking for another reason to fire up the grill and celebrate in the month of June? This episode of History in a Nutshell explores the S.C. centric holiday known as...