Last updated May 10, 2008
Mr.
Kash's History Page
Welcome to MrKash.com. I am a history teacher at Madison Middle School in North Hollywood, California. I have designed this website to be used by history students and teachers interested in exploring the Internet as part of their studies. Student projects, Internet assignments, and California Standards Test Prep for the 8th grade history have also been included. The site is frequently updated to highlight the celebrations and events of the month. I hope you enjoy yourself and learn something. Feel free to email me with comments and suggestions at jkash@mrkash.com.
May is Asian Pacific American
(APA) Heritage Month—a celebration of Asian
and Pacific Islanders in the United States. May was chosen to commemorate the
immigration of the first Japanese immigrants to the United States in 1843.
Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
APA month from Infoplease.com
Lesson
plans from Education World
May Day was a festive holy day celebrating the first spring planting.
Our modern celebration of May Day honors the working class and the struggle
for the rights of the working class everywhere.
History of May Day
May Day from Wikipedia
Holocaust Remembrance Day
Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed
as a day of commemoration for the approximately six million Jews who perished
in the Holocaust. May we
never see an event like it again. Holocaust Remembrance Day will be May 1st this
year.
About.com - Yom Hashoah
Days of Remembrance
Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Day
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday.
On May 5, 1862, the Mexican Army defeated the French at the Battle of Puebla.
The Mexican army
was eventually defeated,
but the "Batalla de Puebla" showed the Mexican people that they
could stand up for their rights.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Cinco de Mayo from Wikipedia
We celebrate our mothers on May 14th
this year. Where would we be without our moms? Why not do something special
for the first special lady
in your lives. She deserves it.
Mother's Day on the Net
Memorial Day is a national holiday that honors and remembers
members of our armed forces who have been killed in battle. Take some time
on this day off to remember those who gave their lives so we can live in free
country. Memorial Day will be on May 26 this year.
U.S. Memorial Day History and Information
Memorial Day
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