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Historic significance of November 11th as Veterans Day
It is a day to remember, honor, and acknowledge the service, sacrifices, and contributions of the millions of veterans in our ...
Why does Veterans Day always land on Nov. 11? Plus, other facts
Why does Veterans Day land on Nov. 11 each year? The annual recognition of those who served our nation originally was known ...
When World War I Ended On November 11, Armistice Day: History And Significance
In 1919, King George V of England proclaimed that Armistice Day be marked with two minutes of silence at 11 am, the hour the ...
Veterans Day: What It Is And Why It's Observed on Nov. 11
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), former President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed Nov. 11 Armistice Day for the first time in 1919 by saying: To us in America, ...
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Opinion | Sutherland: On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month
We gather each year at the war memorial. Peterborough’s is particularly striking. Designed by Walter Alward, who did the magnificent monument at Vimy Ridge, it is one of the finest pieces of public ...
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New Canaan’s VFW Post To Celebrate Veterans Day Nov. 11
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 2024, New Canaan’s VFW Post 653—officially known as Howard M. Bossa and ...