IL HR0596

Illinois House of Representatives urges teachers to use the Teacher Resource Guide to educate students about Veterans Day on November 11, 2011

Calls for schools to instruct students about military battles and conflicts throughout U.S. history, including the Revolutionary War, Civil War, World Wars I and II, Korean War, Vietnam War, Desert Storm, and current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan

Emphasizes the importance of making students aware of the sacrifices made by servicemen and servicewomen to preserve the nation's freedoms and values

Teacher Resource Guide includes information on the Yellow Ribbon Program, Honor Flight Network, veterans service organizations, flag respect, and flag folding