Learning Network's Infoplease Illuminates the Significance of Memorial Day
Leading Reference Site Offers Comprehensive Overview of America's Wars and Heroes; Information on WWII Coincides With Release of "Pearl Harbor"
BOSTON, MA (May 1, 2001)— Did you know that more than one million Americans died fighting in World War II? Did you know that the Vietnam Era "unknown soldier" buried in the Arlington National Cemetery is an Air Force pilot named Michael Blassie and that DNA testing makes it unlikely that there will ever be an unknown soldier again? Did you know that more than 3,400 men and one woman have been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for "uncommon valor?" These are just a few of the historic facts available throughout May as Learning Network (http://www.learningnetwork.com, America Online Keyword: Learning Network), the Internet's premier consumer-education source, commemorates Memorial Day on its comprehensive reference site, Infoplease.com (http://www.infoplease.com/spot/memorialday1.html), by exploring the battles, heroism, controversies, and death toll from wars throughout American history.
Throughout the month, Infoplease provides a comprehensive history of Memorial Day (officially May 29th and celebrated May 28th), the federal holiday dedicated to the memory of all Americans who have died in war, as well as timelines, biographies, and feature articles for major wars throughout United States history. Memorial Day 2001, which marks the release of this summer's blockbuster "Pearl Harbor," is likely to spark even greater interest in World War II.
"Infoplease was founded and continuously evolves on the premise that the most enjoyable experience is a fully informed one," commented Elizabeth Buckley Kubik, senior vice president and general manager, Learning Network for Reference. "For example, the entertainment value of the film 'Pearl Harbor' will be greatly enriched by an understanding of the events depicted in the film. From a brief overview of the events leading up to the Pearl Harbor bombing to a comprehensive timeline of the entire history of war, Infoplease offers a unique and illuminating resource for visitors of every age and knowledge level."
In addition to its historical features, biographies, quizzes, and crossword puzzles, Infoplease will offer behind-the-scenes interviews and photos from the press junket of the ăTouchstone Pictures film "Pearl Harbor," as well as a preview of this summer's anticipated feature films.
About Learning Network for Reference
Learning Network for Reference is a dynamic, award-winning source of facts, features, quizzes, news, articles, and statistical information, updated daily. Popular Learning Network for Reference destinations include Infoplease and Fact Monster, which allow users to search a comprehensive database of almanacs, encyclopedia articles, dictionary definitions, an interactive atlas, and daily spotlight features that provide interactive reference material.
About Learning Network
Learning Network, the Internet's premier consumer-education source, currently offers an unmatched array of online educational tools, content, reference resources, and communities serving K-12 parents, teachers and students. All Learning Network content and services are supported by the Learning Network Store (which hosts both online and offline education products related to Learning Network services). Learning Network is built on a strong foundation of assets from the international media company Pearson plc, as well as educational properties from leading technology companies. Learning Network has business offices in San Francisco, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Paramus, NJ. For more information, call 1-888-816-1999, or visit www.learningnetwork.com on the Internet (America Online Keyword: Learning Network).
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