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Dogs Welcoming Soldiers Home: Video Roundup
As it's Veterans Week, I was shown a video of a returning vet's dog greeting him as he came home after his tour of duty. Turns out that there are quite a few of these videos of dogs welcoming soldiers home, which... Veterans Day Parade New York City 2009: Photos and Videos
One of the largest Veterans Day parades took place in New York City today. The parade has been an annual tradition ever since November 11, 1919, which makes this year's parade the 90th New York City Veterans Day...
created by Yuliya Talmazan | 4 wks ago | updated 4 wks ago
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2836 views | 13 recommendations | 0 comments
Remembrance Day, Veterans Day Ceremonies and Services: Nov 11
Remembrance Day and Veterans Day is taking place on November 11th and there will be ceremonies and services taking place in almost every town and city that wants to remember those who have died or still continue to... Remembrance Day, Veterans Day, Armistice Day: The Differences
Remembrance Day, Veterans Day, and Armistice Day are all celebrated on November 11th, but what are the differences between what the day is called? They all have the commonality of remembering the sacrifices of both... Veterans Day 2009
How many veterans do we know, how many should not be forgotten?
My Father’s War Stories Shared to Honor Veterans
On the occasion of Veterans Day 2009, I pay honor to those who’ve served and/or paid the ultimate price in service to their country by publishing a series of war stories that holds a special value in my heart, because they were written by my father, Ted. He served as a... US Bank Holidays 2009: When are Banks Closed?
Since July 4 falls on a weekend in 2009, many are wondering when US banks will be closed around the fourth of July. While Friday, July 3 is technically a federal holiday, many banks will be open on the 3rd, but closed on Saturday, July 4. Whether your bank is closed on... End of First World War Honored Across the Globe
As the world pays its respects to fallen soldiers, different countries have different ways of doing so. Even the name in some cases changes, as it is known as Armistice Day, Remembrance Day and Veterans Day. ... November 11 - Armistice Day, Veterans Day, Remembrance Day
Across the world, in Britain, the United States, France, Canada and many others, the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month is a time to honour all those who fell in military service. Today marks...
created by Rob Walker | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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2417 views | 43 recommendations | 20 comments
US Set to Celebrate Veterans Day
While much of the world will be celebrating Remembrance Day this Tuesday, November 11, the US will observe Veterans Day. Just what is Veterans Day? Originally a day to celebrate World War I veterans, it is now... WW II Letters: August 1, 1944
In recognition of Veteran's Day, here is another letter which was sent to my grandmother during the second world war. The letter is from Staff Sgt. William Mack, and his handwriting was quite difficult to...
created by Terri Potratz | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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WW II Letters: October 15, 1944 in Quebec PART 2
This letter was written during WWII by my grandmother to my grandfather Pat's sister, Mary. It was typewritten on legal-sized paper, with some rushed hand-written notes at the end - it's extremely long so...
created by Terri Potratz | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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293 views | 7 recommendations | 0 comments
Why do we wear poppies on Remembrance Day?
Why do we wear red poppies on Remembrance Day, November 11? Where did that tradition come from?The poppy worn on Remembrance Day is the red-corn poppy, which grows abundantly in Europe, including Flanders... WW II Letters: July 20, 1944
A look into the past in honour of Remembrance Day 2008. Hopefully my family can dig up some more letters, press clippings and other memorabilia relating to World War II to share.This is a personal letter...Chris Harrison Enterprises: Veterans Day Salute
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