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11am on the 11th day of the 11th month

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edited November 2021 in General Discussion

,,, 1918

What is Armistice Day and why is it important?

Armistice Day is on 11 November and is also known as Remembrance Day. It marks the day World War One ended, at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month, back in 1918. Nowadays, people remember those who were lost in the war by holding a two-minute silence and by wearing a red poppy.

Belgium, France, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria and many other countries, observe Armistice Day !

What do you say on Armistice Day?

"All we have of freedom, all we use or know - / This our fathers bought for us long and long ago."

"When you go home, tell them of us and say, for their tomorrow we gave our today." "The legacy of heroes is the memory of a great name and the inheritance of a great example." "You remember only what you want to remember.

Source - WIKI

They don't teach this in school, ANYMORE !!! ... More's the Pity !

It's being willing. I found out early that most men, regardless of cause or need, aren't willing. They blink an eye or draw a breath before they pull the trigger. I won't. ~ J.B. Books
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