On November 11, British citizens (the Queen included) will honor veterans by wearing a crimson poppy pin. Here we look at what Remembrance Day is and how the poppy become the emblem in the U.K. and Canada.
The article presents a speech by Paul Keating, former Prime Minister of Australia, delivered at the Australian War Memorial, held in Canberra, Australia on November 11, 2013. Topics of the speech include the history of the First World War, the notions of equality and fairness for women in ...
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@googie98: As the article stated, Armistice Day is a remembrance day for those who died in World War I. Several churches hold special services on Armistice Day. There are also military parades that travel to war memorials and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Paris. ...
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Remembrance Day. Presents the poem "Remembrance Day," by Tom Leonard. First Line: I know what it is; Last Line: earth's oldest currency. Leonard,Tom - 《London Review of Books》 被引量: 0发表: 2005年 My Grandfather's War: Canadians remember the First World War 1914–1918 ed. by Wil...
The Christian festival of All Saints Day comes from a conviction that there is a spiritual connection between those in Heaven and on Earth. While traditions across the globe vary for All Saints Day, the common theme is a celebration with family and remembrance of those who have passed. In Ca...
What I find most interesting is when President Truman 1949 signed the bill for Armed Forces Day he praised the work of the military services at home and across the seas, emphasizing its "vital role in national security" and their role in securing the borders of the United States. We are ...
Usually played on a trumpet or bugle, The Last Post is a musical ‘call’ associated with military ceremonies and wartime remembrance.
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