Memorial Day

• The Memory Shall Be Ours: Celebrating Memorial Day
  For many students, Memorial Day merely marks the beginning of summer fun. Introduce them to the true meaning of the holiday, and provide them with a glimpse into the lives of the men and women it honors.
• Salute The Stars and Stripes
  Provide your students with information about, and instill an appreciation for, their nation's flag, its symbolism, and the rich heritage it represents.

1453 Constantinople falls to Turks (Signaled end of Middle Ages)

1790 Rhode Island became last of original 13 ratifing Constitution

• Constitutions, Treaties and Declarations
  This Web site is a collection of links to constitutions, treaties, and declaration documents for countries throughout the world.
• State History: Rhode Island
  Resources from our database.

1848 Wisconsin becomes 30th state

1864 Mexican Emperor Maximilian arrives at Vera Cruz

• History: Mexico
  Resources from our database.

1892 Death of prophet Baha'Ullah (Ascension of Baha'Ullah)

Einstein's light-bending prediction is confirmed by Arthur Eddington

• Einstein: Image and Impact
  A very informative and interesting site for anyone interested in Einstein, his far-reaching work, the times he lived in, physics or science in general -- just about everyone.
• K-8 Physics Activities
  Resources from our Science Center.
• 9-12 Physics Activities
  Resources from our Science Center.

1630 Charles II born, king of England (1660-85)

1736 Patrick Henry born, American revolutionary leader orator

1826 Ebenezer Butterick born, inventor of the tissue paper dress pattern

• Consumer and Family Education
  Resources and tools from our Vocational Education Community.

1917 John F Kennedy born, 35th President (1961-1963)