Armistice Day

Teddy Roosevelt at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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On this day in 1918, World War I (known then as the Great War) officially ended with the armistice signed between the Allies and Germany. The ceremonial signing took place in Compiegne, France on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month (November 11, at 11am, 1918). Although this officially marked the end of the Great War, some battles still continued in the Russian Empire and in areas of the Ottoman Empire before ceasing.

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Dwight D. Eisenhower, Veterans Day
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November 11 was declared a national holiday by many of the allied nations, to honor and remember the men and women of the armed forced who were killed during war.  After World War II, the name of Armistice Day was changed to Veterans Day in the United States and to Remembrance Day throughout the British Commonwealth of Nations. In many places throughout the world people take a two-minute moment of silence at 11am local time to honor the 11am signing of the armistice agreement.

Veterans Day, US
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The allied powers included France, The United Kingdom and the British Commonwealth of Nations, Russia, Italy, Serbia, The United States of America, Romania, Japan, Belgium, Greece, Portugal, Montenegro, and Poland. 

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Remembrance Day, UK
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To veterans and current members of the armed forces throughout the world, may today be a day of peace and re-memory. You are remembered and honored for your service and commitment to justice, security, and peace. Please enjoy your day and may you be safe.

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Maybe today will be the day that all war on earth will end. Let us take a lesson from the past that peace is the best choice.

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