WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the Department of Education and the History Channel have collaborated on the creation of “The Story of Veterans Day,” a youth-oriented documentary which will be broadcast Nov. 11 on the History Channel.
“We’re thankful the History Channel and the Department of Education produced this documentary to educate our nation on the meaning of Veterans Day and the sacrifices of America’s veterans,” said Secretary of Veterans Affairs Anthony J. Principi. “Educating the American people about the importance and value of honoring veterans is priceless.”
“The Story of Veterans Day” is the fourth installment in a series called “History of the Holiday,” which explores the meaning and origin of national holidays on the History Channel. VA provided historical information and footage to the History Channel and worked with the Department of Education on its outreach efforts to veterans.
The 30-minute program, which examines the meaning and origin of Veterans Day, will air nationally on Thursday, Nov. 11, on the History Channel at 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. ET/PT.
The series, created to stimulate student interest in our American holidays, also includes programs on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day and Labor Day.
Veterans Affairs Under Secretary Daniel Cooper joined Deputy Secretary of Education Gene Hickok at Washington Navy Yard’s NavyMuseum, in Washington, D.C., for a special screening of the film on Thursday, Nov. 4.
For further information about the documentary, please contact Richard Olague, VA Office of Public Affairs, at (202) 273-4814.
