Memorial Day

Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday of national reverence which is observed on the last Monday of May. This holiday commemorates U.S. men and women who died in military service for their country. It began first to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War. After World War I, it expanded to include those who died in any war or military action.

60th anniversary of Israel

Israel marks its 60th anniversary

In depth: Israel at 60

History of Israel: Key events
A history of 60 years of Israel in video, pictures and text.


Israel / Palestine

if Americans knew

• C.I.A. World Factbook country profile


• State Department -- history and overview

• BBC country profile

• The Economist - forecast and economic data

• News and online media

• National Geographic world music guide

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