COMMUNITY EVENTS: PARTICIPATING IN THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II FUND-RAISING CAMPAIGN

The History Channel has partnered with the National World War II Memorial Commission to encourage you, your students, your school,and your community to participate in helping to build the memorial. It’s time to say thank you to all the Americans who participated in World War II, on the war front and on the home front.

Schools around the country are joining in this effort. Milwaukie High School, in Milwaukie, Oregon, holds an annual "Living History Day," where the school honors living military veterans and other war effort participants, serves them lunch, and invites them to share their experiences with students. Ken Buckles, the founder and coordinator of the event, teaches physical education at the high school. In a recent interview, he commented, "We need to realize that the cost for our freedom and great life was very high, especially for the ones who never came back." The students at Milwaukie High learn invaluable history lessons, and develop an appropriate sense of gratitude toward their guests. Last year, the students raised over $10,000 for the National World War II Memorial. One high school junior, Scott Campbell, donated $700 from his pay at McDonald’s!

The story of Milwaukie High School can be a bit intimidating — most schools won’t be able to replicate their $10,000 donation. But any school can hold a penny drive.

CLICK ON ANY OF THE LINKS BELOW TO FIND OUT ABOUT FUND-RAISING SUGGESTIONS FOR COMMUNITY EVENTS AT SCHOOLS

1. A Night at the Movies
2. Get in the Swing!
3. Community Night
4. Helping on the Home Front
5. See a Penny, Pick it Up...
6. Candy Counter

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