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• Reflecting/Pool [Snap Judgment]

  
  Jezebel — Authority: 815
  [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: 551
  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: 533
  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: 533
  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: 533
  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

  
  Family: News and advice on family matters children and parents — Authority: 974
  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: 113
  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: 133
  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: 123
  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: 115
  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: 99
  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

  
  Family: News and advice on family matters children and parents — Authority: 974
  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: 115
  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: 110
  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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• The Tradition Started with Armistice Day

  
  Dick's World — Authority: 112
  National Infantry Museum on Veterans Day, November 11, 2009 A lot of folks showed up on this Veteran’s Day at the National Infantry Museum.  The fact that 280 members and guests of the Rotary Club of Columbus held their weekly meeting there today certainly contributed to the heavy volume.  The program for the ...
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• Merkel and Sarkozy in first joint Armistice memorial

  
  Eideard — Authority: 491
  Remembrance Day brings France and Germany together.
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• November 11, 1918 World War I Armistice Day

  
  Blog Obispo — Authority: 137
  November 11, 1918This time the announcement was for real, the fighting was halted and the stage was set for the end of World War I.Sadly the peace was bungled. The punitive nature of the surrender negotiations are alluded to in the headline: Germany is Hog-Tied by TermsThe importance of railroads was underlined in the ...
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• an earnest chestnut for Remembrance Day

  
  Baroque in Hackney — Authority: 422
  [Reprised. This post was originally published this day last year. Im republishing it because I had forgotten it, and have now remembered it, and it stands. Like a tree. I spent half this morning reading a strangely tragic photojournalism piece about a young American soldier in Iraq; I watched the news  footage of ...
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• Todays other tragic anniversary: the fall of the Habsburg Empire and true European civilisation

  
  Telegraph.co.uk News Blog — Authority: 798
  With Remembrance Sunday behind us and the sun having set on Armistice Day for another year, we have a moment for broader reflection. The paramount duty on both these anniversaries is for us to remember and honour the glorious dead of all past and current conflicts. Their sacrifice is what we commemorate and that is ...
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• God Bless America as Sung by Kate Smith

  
  One of a Kind Wisconsin, LLC — Authority: 414
  Here’s a wonderful vintage newsreel featuring patriotic imagery and Kate Smith singing Irvin Berlin’s God Bless America. The song written in 1918 was later revised by Berlin in 1938. Kate Smith then used the song as her signature song to great acclaim. Ms. Smith first sung the song on an Armistice Day radio ...
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