The Armistice ending the First World War came into effect at 11 AM Paris time on 11 November 1918 (the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month) after the allies and German powers came to an agreement at 5 AM.
While perhaps not to the same level as it was in 1918, this date is celebrated in numerous countries as Armistice or Remembrance Day. Here in the US, we observe Veteran’s Day, honoring our those who have served this great nation and the cause of liberty.
You will often notice the wearing of rememberance poppies which were inspired by the World War One-era poem, “In Flanders Field.” Although the practice was first seen in America, it is quite prevalent in the Commonwealth of Nations.
Today, I’d like to remember those young Americans who made their way in troop ships to stop aggression across the globe in the dawn of the 20th century. I’d also like to salute my fellow Veterans, they make for a very large family. May they stay safe, serve the cause of righteousness, and be ever victorious.
The “Bleuet de France” is worn here.
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My grandfather fought in WW1 at the battle of the Argone Forrest, he suffered the effects of being gased and PTSD. Maurace FitzGerald thank you for your service.
Wish the US Army participated in this also.
Out in Iraq I’ve seen the Brits and ANZAC Troops wearing poppies on their uniform lapels during November.
Good tradition and honors the past.
We marked the centenary of Armistice here in New Zealand yesterday, since we are a day ahead of the US. My Grandfather was wounded at Gallipoli in 1915. My Father served in the Pacific during WW2, and I am currently serving in the Army (going on 34 years service now).
To those who gave the supreme sacrifice:
“they shall grow not old,
as we that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them,
nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun,
and in the morning,
we will remember them.
Lest we forget.”