Marking Memorial Day http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672433&ft=1&f=4672433 Before the picnics and pool openings, Americans pay tribute to those who served and sacrificed, and those who serve and sacrifice still. A tradition that began with the Civil War's "last full measure of devotion" lives on as U.S. troops face peril in Afghanistan and Iraq. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Mon, 30 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Marking Memorial Day http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672433&ft=1&f=4672433 yes Bush Visits Arlington Cemetery for Memorial Day President Bush leads the nation in honoring those who have fallen in uniform. As the commander-in-chief does every year on Memorial Day, he visited Arlington National Cemetery this morning. The president spoke about service to country, sacrifice and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Mon, 30 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672756&ft=1&f=4672433 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672756&ft=1&f=4672433 President Bush leads the nation in honoring those who have fallen in uniform. As the commander-in-chief does every year on Memorial Day, he visited Arlington National Cemetery this morning. The president spoke about service to country, sacrifice and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. 0 no President Bush leads the nation in honoring those who have fallen in uniform. As the commander-in-chief does every year on Memorial Day, he visited Arlington National Cemetery this morning. The president spoke about service to country, sacrifice and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

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]]> After Remembering, Memorial Day is for Fun All Things Considered reports on some of the more unusual events taking place around the country on this Memorial Day. Melissa Block talks with Gwen Gillen, sculptor of a bust of Michelle Witmer. She was a specialist in the Wisconsin National Guard killed in action in Iraq. She also speaks with people celebrating the holiday in California, Iowa and Massachusetts. Mon, 30 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672759&ft=1&f=4672433 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672759&ft=1&f=4672433 All Things Considered reports on some of the more unusual events taking place around the country on this Memorial Day. Melissa Block talks with Gwen Gillen, sculptor of a bust of Michelle Witmer. She was a specialist in the Wisconsin National Guard killed in action in Iraq. She also speaks with people celebrating the holiday in California, Iowa and Massachusetts. 0 no All Things Considered reports on some of the more unusual events taking place around the country on this Memorial Day. Melissa Block talks with Gwen Gillen, sculptor of a bust of Michelle Witmer. She was a specialist in the Wisconsin National Guard killed in action in Iraq. She also speaks with people celebrating the holiday in California, Iowa and Massachusetts.

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]]> Memorial Day in Iraq Includes Fresh Memories of Fallen Friends U.S. troops in Iraq held Memorial Day ceremonies amid continued fighting with Iraqi insurgents. For some soldiers, simply going out on patrol brings back memories of those who have fallen. Mon, 30 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672774&ft=1&f=4672433 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672774&ft=1&f=4672433 U.S. troops in Iraq held Memorial Day ceremonies amid continued fighting with Iraqi insurgents. For some soldiers, simply going out on patrol brings back memories of those who have fallen. 0 no U.S. troops in Iraq held Memorial Day ceremonies amid continued fighting with Iraqi insurgents. For some soldiers, simply going out on patrol brings back memories of those who have fallen.

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]]> Vets? No, But They Write What They Know Navy veteran Jim Ruland teaches "Writing About the Military Experience," a community college course aimed at veterans. He was surprised when most of his spring students were young women with no military experience. He was more surprised by the essays they wrote about service in the Armed Forces. Mon, 30 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672591&ft=1&f=4672433 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672591&ft=1&f=4672433 Navy veteran Jim Ruland teaches "Writing About the Military Experience," a community college course aimed at veterans. He was surprised when most of his spring students were young women with no military experience. He was more surprised by the essays they wrote about service in the Armed Forces. 0 no Navy veteran Jim Ruland teaches "Writing About the Military Experience," a community college course aimed at veterans. He was surprised when most of his spring students were young women with no military experience. He was more surprised by the essays they wrote about service in the Armed Forces.

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]]> Ridding Vietnam of Deadly Remnants of War In Vietnam, U.S. war veterans and Jan Scruggs' Project Renew help clear the countryside of hidden dangers: land mines, unexploded bombs and mortars. The explosives, left over from the U.S. war that ended 30 years ago, kill and maim hundreds each year. Mon, 30 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672600&ft=1&f=4672433 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672600&ft=1&f=4672433 In Vietnam, U.S. war veterans and Jan Scruggs' Project Renew help clear the countryside of hidden dangers: land mines, unexploded bombs and mortars. The explosives, left over from the U.S. war that ended 30 years ago, kill and maim hundreds each year. 0 no In Vietnam, U.S. war veterans and Jan Scruggs' Project Renew help clear the countryside of hidden dangers: land mines, unexploded bombs and mortars. The explosives, left over from the U.S. war that ended 30 years ago, kill and maim hundreds each year.

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]]> Blue Star Mothers, Offering Support Penny Fourth, whose son Aaron is serving with the U.S. Army in Iraq, describes efforts of the Blue Star Mothers, a support group for families of active-duty servicemen and women. The group is now in its seventh decade. Mon, 30 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672579&ft=1&f=4672433 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672579&ft=1&f=4672433 Penny Fourth, whose son Aaron is serving with the U.S. Army in Iraq, describes efforts of the Blue Star Mothers, a support group for families of active-duty servicemen and women. The group is now in its seventh decade. 0 no Penny Fourth, whose son Aaron is serving with the U.S. Army in Iraq, describes efforts of the Blue Star Mothers, a support group for families of active-duty servicemen and women. The group is now in its seventh decade.

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]]> A Jewish Soldier's View of Iraq Army Spec. Joe Kashnow, one of a limited number of Jewish soldiers on active duty in Iraq, lost his leg in an explosion. His observations on the conflict were recorded by producer Jessie Graham for the online Jewish literature and culture magazine Nextbook.org. Mon, 30 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672582&ft=1&f=4672433 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672582&ft=1&f=4672433 Army Spec. Joe Kashnow, one of a limited number of Jewish soldiers on active duty in Iraq, lost his leg in an explosion. His observations on the conflict were recorded by producer Jessie Graham for the online Jewish literature and culture magazine Nextbook.org. 0 no Army Spec. Joe Kashnow, one of a limited number of Jewish soldiers on active duty in Iraq, lost his leg in an explosion. His observations on the conflict were recorded by producer Jessie Graham for the online Jewish literature and culture magazine Nextbook.org.

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]]> Bush Honors Fallen at Arlington National Cemetery President Bush lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Noting the sacrifices of servicemen and women lost in Afghanistan and Iraq, he said: "Two terrorist regimes are gone forever. Freedom is on the march and America is more secure." Mon, 30 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672585&ft=1&f=4672433 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672585&ft=1&f=4672433 President Bush lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Noting the sacrifices of servicemen and women lost in Afghanistan and Iraq, he said: "Two terrorist regimes are gone forever. Freedom is on the march and America is more secure." 0 no President Bush lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. Noting the sacrifices of servicemen and women lost in Afghanistan and Iraq, he said: "Two terrorist regimes are gone forever. Freedom is on the march and America is more secure."

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]]> A Lesson in the Graveyard Cemetery administrator Kurt Roder tells of a singular experience that helped him understand the importance of his job. Mon, 30 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672588&ft=1&f=4672433 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672588&ft=1&f=4672433 Cemetery administrator Kurt Roder tells of a singular experience that helped him understand the importance of his job. 0 no Cemetery administrator Kurt Roder tells of a singular experience that helped him understand the importance of his job.

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]]> A Star-Spangled Holiday Tribute Violinist Rachel Barton Pine visited the NPR studios recently and shared her unique interpretation of "The Star Spangled Banner." For Memorial Day, we hear her play her own solo violin arrangement. Mon, 30 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4670482&ft=1&f=4672433 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4670482&ft=1&f=4672433 Violinist Rachel Barton Pine visited the NPR studios recently and shared her unique interpretation of "The Star Spangled Banner." For Memorial Day, we hear her play her own solo violin arrangement. no Violinist Rachel Barton Pine visited the NPR studios recently and shared her unique interpretation of "The Star Spangled Banner." For Memorial Day, we hear her play her own solo violin arrangement.

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]]> Voice of the People: Memorial Day at Dillard's BBQ At Dillard's Bar-B-Q -- a popular soul food restaurant in Durham, N.C. -- we take a sample of public opinion on the meaning of Memorial Day. Mon, 30 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672346&ft=1&f=4672433 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672346&ft=1&f=4672433 At Dillard's Bar-B-Q -- a popular soul food restaurant in Durham, N.C. -- we take a sample of public opinion on the meaning of Memorial Day. 0 no At Dillard's Bar-B-Q -- a popular soul food restaurant in Durham, N.C. -- we take a sample of public opinion on the meaning of Memorial Day.

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]]> A Historical Perspective of Memorial Day Memorial Day emerged from the U.S. Civil War as a day of remembrance for service men and women who have died for this country. Since then, the significance of the day has fluctuated with public opinion. Matthew Dennis, history professor at the University of Oregon and author of <EM>Red, White and Blue Letter Days: Identity, History and the American Calendar</EM>, offers some historical perspective. Mon, 30 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672349&ft=1&f=4672433 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672349&ft=1&f=4672433 Memorial Day emerged from the U.S. Civil War as a day of remembrance for service men and women who have died for this country. Since then, the significance of the day has fluctuated with public opinion. Matthew Dennis, history professor at the University of Oregon and author of <EM>Red, White and Blue Letter Days: Identity, History and the American Calendar</EM>, offers some historical perspective. 0 no Memorial Day emerged from the U.S. Civil War as a day of remembrance for service men and women who have died for this country. Since then, the significance of the day has fluctuated with public opinion. Matthew Dennis, history professor at the University of Oregon and author of Red, White and Blue Letter Days: Identity, History and the American Calendar, offers some historical perspective.

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]]> Roundtable: Soldiers Reflect A special Memorial Day edition of the roundtable features Staff Sgt. Anthony Smith, an Army reservist who served in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq; Korean War veteran Ted Hudson; and Shirley McDougald, who served in Vietnam. They tell Ed Gordon about military service, sacrifice and why Americans should take time to remember its veterans. Mon, 30 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672352&ft=1&f=4672433 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672352&ft=1&f=4672433 A special Memorial Day edition of the roundtable features Staff Sgt. Anthony Smith, an Army reservist who served in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq; Korean War veteran Ted Hudson; and Shirley McDougald, who served in Vietnam. They tell Ed Gordon about military service, sacrifice and why Americans should take time to remember its veterans. 0 no A special Memorial Day edition of the roundtable features Staff Sgt. Anthony Smith, an Army reservist who served in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq; Korean War veteran Ted Hudson; and Shirley McDougald, who served in Vietnam. They tell Ed Gordon about military service, sacrifice and why Americans should take time to remember its veterans.

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]]> 'Soldiers and Slaves' Details Saga of Jewish POWs Roger Cohen's book <EM>Soldiers and Slaves</EM> tells the story of 350 American GIs sent to labor camps by the Germans during World War II. They were Jewish or suspected of being Jews. More than 70 died in captivity. Cohen and camp survivor Gerald Daub discuss the book. Mon, 30 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672288&ft=1&f=4672433 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4672288&ft=1&f=4672433 Roger Cohen's book <EM>Soldiers and Slaves</EM> tells the story of 350 American GIs sent to labor camps by the Germans during World War II. They were Jewish or suspected of being Jews. More than 70 died in captivity. Cohen and camp survivor Gerald Daub discuss the book. 0 no Roger Cohen's book Soldiers and Slaves tells the story of 350 American GIs sent to labor camps by the Germans during World War II. They were Jewish or suspected of being Jews. More than 70 died in captivity. Cohen and camp survivor Gerald Daub discuss the book.

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]]> Urban Picnic Advice: Cool Down, Eat Up A new book offers picnic advice for those frustrated by urban life — or by picnics themselves. <EM>The Urban Picnic</EM> has guidance about everything that can go on a blanket, from food and drink to music. Its authors say their goal is to help people have a good time, simply. Mon, 30 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4671411&ft=1&f=4672433 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4671411&ft=1&f=4672433 A new book offers picnic advice for those frustrated by urban life — or by picnics themselves. <EM>The Urban Picnic</EM> has guidance about everything that can go on a blanket, from food and drink to music. Its authors say their goal is to help people have a good time, simply. 0 no A new book offers picnic advice for those frustrated by urban life — or by picnics themselves. The Urban Picnic has guidance about everything that can go on a blanket, from food and drink to music. Its authors say their goal is to help people have a good time, simply.

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