Friday, November 11, 2005

November 11th - Remembrance Day | Veteran's Day | Armistice Day

Remembrance Day - Canada/UK
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This day commemorates the soldiers killed in World Wars I and II. Canadians always set aside this day in memory of those who gave their lives for freedom. Many observers wear red poppies as a symbol of this day.

Veteran's Day - USA
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It was first proclaimed as Armistice Day in 1919 to commemorate the termination (at 11 AM on November 11, 1918) of World War I.

Armistice Day - France

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