Standard
- IL.16.
- History: Understand events, trends, individuals and movements shaping the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations.
- 16.B.
- Understand the development of significant political events.
- 16.B.1b.
- Local, State, and United States History: Explain why individuals, groups, issues and events are celebrated with local, state or national holidays or days of recognition (e.g., Lincoln's Birthday, Martin Luther King's Birthday, Pulaski Day, Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving).