Students Take Memorial Day, History Day Seriously

Examine sacrifices of past military heroes

COLLEGE PARK, Md., May 21, /Standard Newswire/ -- For many Americans Memorial Day is a three-day beach weekend. However, students across America are finding out the true meaning of Memorial Day through National History Day (NHD).

NHD is a year-long history education program culminating in an annual contest where over half a million students annually present projects in the form of documentaries, exhibits, performances and papers. More than a student competition, the program is an exciting academic experience that helps students learn about historical issues, ideas, people, and events. (Full Story)