November 11. "...a temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”
In 1954 President Eisenhower signed a bill to change the name of the holiday from Armistice Day to Veterans Day, to honor all America's veterans for their patriotism and willingness to serve.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Armistice_Day
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
11:00; 11/11
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6 comments:
A beautiful image, with the trees to frame.
A wonderful photo and tribute to our Veterans!
Gorgeoues colour and very poignant
A way to remember for next generations.
Those colours are magnificent, a moving reminder of Remembrance Day..
Too good a photo to miss!
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