Veterans Day Resources

The Nebraska Department of Education shares these resources to help educators explore learning opportunities and classroom connections. Inclusion on this page does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, website, product, service, or viewpoint. Curriculum and resource decisions are made locally, and only district-approved materials should be used with students.

Arlington National Cemetery

Arlington National Cemetery provides lessons about the wars U.S. soldiers have fought and other military topics, such as military medicine and technology. The site also contains a virtual tour of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Nebraska State Historical Society

Search the NSHS Collections portal for images, manuscripts, objects, and other materials relating to Nebraskans who served in the military. Collections that may be of interest include:

Nebraska Stories of Humanity – University of Nebraska – Lincoln

The Harris Center for Judaic Studies Nebraska Stories of Humanity project provides access to survivor testimony, primary source documents, photographs, maps, and historical records documenting the experiences of Holocaust survivors and World War II liberators with connections to Nebraska.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs – Veterans Day Teacher Guide

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs updates their Veterans Day Teacher Guide each year to include updated resources, an annual poster, and lesson plans.

U.S. National Archives – Veterans Day Resources

The National Archives has curated primary source documents, online exhibits, and lesson plans related to Veterans Day.

Veterans History Project – Library of Congress

The Veterans History Project collects, preserves and makes accessible firsthand stories from military veterans who served from WWI to the present. The Story Maps provide multimedia learning activities.

Social Studies Resources