Sunday, November 8, 2009

Veterans' Day in Washington DC

This Wednesday is Veterans Day, the annual American holiday honoring our military veterans ever since its inception by Woodrow Wilson (as Armistice Day) in 1919 - the name was changed to Veterans Day in 1954.

For those of you in the Washington DC area, we are fortunate to have our very own National Museum of Jewish American Military History, located at 1811 R Street, NW in DC. On Wednesday, November 11, from 3:30pm to 5:30pm, they will have programs for children (2nd -5th grade), which include a treasure hunt and oral histories. The museum is free, and donations are welcome. With most of our area schools having an early release day, this could be the perfect afternoon activity for your family.

This is a great way to honor our nation's veterans and learn about the important role that Jewish soldiers have played in our history.

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