Remembrance Day

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Remembrance Day, observed on November 11, is a day dedicated to commemorating the end of hostilities in World War I and World War II. It originated as Armistice Day in 1919, marking the first anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I. In many countries, including Britain, Canada, Australia, and France, this day honors veterans of both World Wars. A common tradition is observing two minutes of silence at 11:00 am, the time the armistice took effect in 1918. The red poppy has become a widely recognized symbol of remembrance, stemming from the poem "In Flanders Fields". In the United States, the holiday evolved into Veterans Day in 1954 to honor all who have served in the armed forces.1234

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…November 11 is observed as Remembrance Day. In Britain and the Commonwealth countries and in countries of Europe, it is common to observe two minutes of silence at 11:00 am on November 11, the time and date of the World War I armistice in 1918.
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…November 11 is observed as Remembrance Day. In Britain and the Commonwealth countries and in countries of Europe, it is common to observe two minutes of silence at 11:00 am on November 11, the time and date of the World War I armistice in 1918.
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