Armistice Day

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• Commemorating Veterans Day at Google

  
  WORDPRESS-TEMPLATES-PLUGINS-RSS — Authority: 146
  Commemorating Veterans Day at Google Today is Veterans Day, the annual U.S. holiday honoring military veterans who have served our country in the armed forces. It is also celebrated as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in other parts of the world, falling on November 11, the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice ...
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• Weekend Update

  
  Frederation — Authority: 416
  Very busy these past few days with driving to and from Colorado and other associated activities, so here’s a quick update: 1a: Had a nice trip to Colorado Springs. Darling Daughter (DD) got her USAF Academy tour. I figured she’d come out of it either scared out of her wits or excited about the possibility of ...
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• Lack of respect for fallen soldiers

  
  Daily Telegraph | Telegraph.co.uk — Authority: 970
  Telegraph View: The political leaders who were so keen to pose for the cameras on Armistic Day should rescue the National Memorial Arboretum.
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• November 17 in history

  
  Homepaddock — Authority: 445
  On November 17: 1493   Christopher Columbus landed on Puerto Rico 1558 Elizabethan era began when Queen Mary I of England died and was succeeded by her half-sister Elizabeth I of England . 1603  English explorer, writer, and courtier Sir Walter Raleigh  went on trial for treason . ...
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• PONDERING: A word in favor of getting it right

  
  The Good, The Bad and The Unread — Authority: 429
  It’s the time of year and this is short, because I could go on and on, but I don’t need to. I live in Britain, in a small, unremarkable town. When I go into town to do some shopping I pass a cottage where Oliver Cromwell lodged on his way to one of the Civil War battles. On the other side of the road is ...
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• The Big Sleep

  
  Fly Fishing In Yellowstone National Park — Authority: 126
  MADISON RIVER UNMOLESTED fish rise to midges in steam ------- ..Took a quick Armistice Day trip to the enclave at Madison Junction to visit some friends & tell war stories. .. The park is quiet. The snow has fallen. The fish are on the surface. They can tell what they are eating. We cant see a ...
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• Reflecting/Pool [Snap Judgment]

  
  Jezebel — Authority: 812
  [London, November 12. Image via Getty .] A woman throws poppies in a fountain pool following a mass participation two-minute silence for Armistice Day in Trafalgar Square in central London, on November 11, 2009. Queen Elizabeth II led Britain in marking Armistice Day on Wednesday — along with troops on ...
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• Heroes Cup: England vs. World XI

  
  Daily Contributor — Authority: 552
  England football legends and celebrities take on the Rest of the World XI tonight (7:45 pm) at the Madejski Stadium in a bid to raise money for the Help for Heroes, a charity which seeks to provide better facilities for wounded British troops. Stars on the England side include former players Neil Webb, Andy Cole, ...
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• WWII veteran Kip LaBelle awarded Distinguished Service Cross

  
  Citizens Against Pro-Obama Media Bias — Authority: 151
  November 11, 2009Source: ABC 7WWII Army machine gunner Clifford “Kip” LaBelle (84) was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his extraordinary heroism and courage at the Battle of the Bulge. The Distinguished Service Cross is the second highest military honor behind the Medal of Honor and is awarded for ...
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• “American Heroes: Portraits of Service”

  
  Citizens Against Pro-Obama Media Bias — Authority: 151
  November 11, 2009“Portrait of a Soldier” (pencil sketches of deceased Illinois vets since 9-11)At the Belmont Village Senior Living Facilities, residents who are veterans have their photographs hanging on the walls. It’s part of a project by Thomas Sanders (24), who felt his generation didn’t understand the ...
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• Veterans Day at Soldier Field: “Portrait of a Soldier”

  
  Citizens Against Pro-Obama Media Bias — Authority: 151
  November 11, 2009“American Heroes: Portraits of Service” (WWII veteran photos)On display at Soldier Field is a special art exhibit to honor the Illinois servicemembers who have died in Iraq or Afghanistan.The exhibit is called: “Portrait of a Soldier” and consists of hand-drawn portraits by artist CAMERON ...
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• Warren Gatland sorry for Wales Armistice Day silence oversight

  
  Daily Telegraph | Telegraph.co.uk — Authority: 970
  Wales coach Warren Gatland "sincerely apologises" for "oversight" after team trains through twominute Armistice Day silence.
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• Marshal Foch

  
  The Mystical Jett — Authority: 120
  Yesterday was Armistice Day and I posted a famous poem to commemorate the day. I also have this pic I want to post. This is the tomb of Marshal Foch in the same building as Napoleon’s Tomb in Paris at the Military Museum there. I actually found this tomb very moving. More so than Napoleon’s really and I really ...
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• Tommy Atkins

  
  Key West Diary — Authority: 134
  The British War Office in the 18th century used the name "Thomas Atkins" to illustrate how to fill out pay slips. The name stuck for centuries and the term "Tommy" became the name given to the common soldier. British poet Rudyard Kipling wrote a poem for Tommy Atkins noting the double standards soldiers are held to by ...
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• Some men have courage

  
  Toronto City Life — Authority: 418
  I had the best topic for the post all planned out last night and today … I completely forgot! For the life of me I can’t remember what it’s supposed to be, which sucks because I remember it being really good. Damnit! Instead I had to hurriedly run around looking for something to write about. I did find some ...
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• The Great War Remembered

  
  The Listening Ear — Authority: 116
  I think Veterans Day might be my favorite holiday - or, not favorite, not exactly that - but the one I find most - moving? Its certainly the one "serious" holiday I seem to post about every year. It may be that it has retained much more of its "true meaning" than any others - Memorial Day or Labor Day are markers of ...
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• 2738 Soldiers Died On the Final Day of the First World War So That the Time and Date of the Armistice Would Look Really Cool

  
  EYEAM4ANARCHY — Authority: 443
  Today is Veterans Day, which of course originates from the anniversary of the day the Armistice that ended the fighting during World War I was signed. One of the things you hear constantly during the coverage of Veterans Day commemorations is that the war ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. ...
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• Angela Merkel makes history by marking Armistice day in France

  
  Daily Telegraph | Telegraph.co.uk — Authority: 970
  Angela Merkel on Wednesday became the first German chancellor to attend Armistice Day commemorations in France where President Nicolas Sarkozy called for "an ever closer association of French and German policies".
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• Armistice Day. On 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918,the 1st world war ended.

  
  Biodiversity and Ornithology in Ireland — Authority: 118
  Armistice Day. On 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, the 1st world war ended. Originally uploaded by Mike Maunsell In memory of my Great Uncle, Michael MAUNSELL. Royal Irish Regiment. 2nd Batt. Killed in action, France, September, 3rd 1916, in the battle of the Somme. Age 18years. Born: ...
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• Thank You Veterans!

  
  Guilty's "Push'n Pavement" — Authority: 116
  Regardless of the times, one thing should always remain. Showing appreciation for our Veterans.  Those individuals that sacrifice not only life and limb for their fellow man and country, but also time with families, friends and loved ones for their country. Growing up as a ‘Military Brat’ ( and a brother serving ...
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