The end of WWI and the
armistice signed between the Allies and Germany is celebrated on this day…the
eleventh month, eleventh day, and the eleventh minute.
On November 11, 1919,
President Wilson spoke about our veterans of World War 1. Quoted by Wikipedia, he said in part, “To us
in America the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with - solemn pride
in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service, and with gratitude
for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and
because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace
and justice in the councils of nations.”
In 1926 Congress made this
day a legal holiday, and in 1938 it became “Armistice Day.” During Eisenhower’s term the word “Armistice”
was replaced by “Veterans.”
It's called Remembrance Day in Canada but the sentiment is the same. Lest we forget.
ReplyDeleteAnd it was "The war to end all wars" or so they thought.
ReplyDeleteYes. The war to end all wars. How sad. But how great that we remember with respect.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are back writing again. I've missed you.
DeleteYes to all of the above.
ReplyDeleteAn important Day.
ReplyDeleteImportant not to forget our veterans.
ReplyDeleteVery significant day. to remember all who served. Any veterans commemoration I always think especially of WWII.
ReplyDeleteRecall my Mom speaking of friends she lost during WWI, then others came home as the flu pandemonium swept thru the country and others were casualties. Ten more years and that generation would be clobbered by the Great Depression.
My day went well too... happy for you -- thank George for his service for me. Hugs to him! (and you!!)
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