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68-522: The goal of UNIIMOG was to monitor, since August 1988, the armistice held between both parties, which was drawn following Security Council Resolution 598 of July 20, 1987. A personal representative of the UN Secretary-General secured the implementation of the UN resolution, and Brigadier General Anam Khan, from Bangladesh , stood as the highest military observer on both sides. According to

136-496: A bugler sounding " The Rouse " and then normal programming is resumed. Many employers and businesses invite their staff and customers to observe the two minutes' silence at 11:00 am. The beginning and end of the two minutes' silence is often marked in large towns and cities by the firing of field artillery gun, often provided by the local Royal Artillery battery. The first two-minute silence held in London (11 November 1919)

204-430: A national statutory holiday, in part because its leadership believes the time free from work or school would eventually overtake the memorial purpose of the occasion, whereas, having schools in regular session on that day would be an opportunity for children to be taught the day's true significance in a mandatory fashion. In a more informal manner, there has been opinion voiced against the trend of Christmas creep , so that

272-670: A public holiday; it is a time when people can pay their respects to the substantial number of soldiers who died in battle. Some institutions observe two-minutes' silence at 11 am through a program named Read 2 Remember, children read the Pledge of Remembrance by Rupert McCall, and teachers deliver specially developed resources to help children understand the significance of the day and the resilience of those who have fought for their country and call on children to also be resilient when facing difficult times. Services are held at 11 am at war memorials and schools in suburbs and cities across

340-530: A street collection on the nearest Saturday to gather funds to assist in welfare work among military veterans. Wreath-laying ceremonies, usually organised by local branches of the Royal British Legion , are observed on Remembrance Day at most war memorials across the UK at 11 am on 11 November, with two minutes of silence observed; a custom which had lapsed before a campaign for its revival began in

408-403: Is a statutory holiday for federally regulated employees and a provincial and territorial statutory holiday in six of the 10 provinces and all three territories . Nova Scotia recognizes the day under separate legislation. Manitoba , Ontario , and Quebec are the only three provinces where the day is not a statutory holiday. The Royal Canadian Legion is officially against making the day

476-559: Is a public holiday in all states. Attendance at Anzac Day services boomed, while that of Remembrance Day services continued to decline. Historian Romain Fathi explains, "In Australia, ANZAC Day has addressed the question of the meaning of the war far better than Remembrance Day or Remembrance Sunday. It can acknowledge loss and suffering with a nod to the sacred, while simultaneously representing imagined distinct national values such as mateship, laconic humour and stoicism. This capacity to connect

544-631: Is achieved." Armistice Day (which coincides with Remembrance Day and Veterans Day , public holidays) is commemorated every year on 11 November to mark the Armistice of 11 November 1918 signed between the Allies of World War I and the German Empire at Compiègne , France , for the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front of World War I , which took effect at eleven o'clock in

612-564: Is also different from a truce or ceasefire , which refer to a temporary cessation of hostilities for an agreed limited time or within a limited area. A truce may be needed in order to negotiate an armistice. Under international law , an armistice is a legal agreement (often in a document) that ends fighting between the "belligerent parties" of a war or conflict. At the Hague Convention of 1899 , three treaties were agreed and three declarations made. The Convention with respect to

680-539: Is both a federal holiday and a state holiday in all states. In the United States, and some other allied nations, 11 November was formerly known as Armistice Day; in the United States it was given its new name in 1954 at the end of the Korean War to honour all veterans. Veterans Day is observed with memorial ceremonies, salutes at military cemeteries, and parades. However, the function of the observance elsewhere

748-462: Is held. The Governor-General and Barbadian Prime Minister are among those who attend, along with other government dignitaries and the heads of the police and military forces. During the main ceremony a gun salute , wreaths, and prayers are also performed at the war memorial Cenotaph at the heart of Heroes' Square in Bridgetown . In Belize, Remembrance Day is observed on 11 November. It

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816-820: Is intended for "remembrance for the men and women who have served, and continue to serve our country during times of war, conflict and peace"; particularly the First and Second World Wars, the Korean War , and all conflicts since then in which members of the Canadian Armed Forces have participated. The department runs a program called Canada Remembers, with the mission of helping young and new Canadians, most of whom have never known war, "come to understand and appreciate what those who have served Canada in times of war, armed conflict, and peace stand for and what they have sacrificed for their country." Remembrance Day

884-695: Is more closely matched by Memorial Day , another commemorative holiday held in May. In Croatia, Day of Remembrance for the Victims of the Homeland War and Day of Remembrance for the Victims of Vukovar and Škabrnja is a national public holiday and a non-working day in memory of all victims of the Homeland War in Croatia. The holiday is celebrated on November 18, the day of the fall of the city of Vukovar in

952-693: Is not a public holiday . In the British Overseas Territory and former Imperial fortress of Bermuda , which sent the first colonial volunteer unit to the Western Front in 1915, and which had more people per capita in uniform during the Second World War than any other part of the Empire, Remembrance Day is still an important holiday. The parade in Hamilton had historically been a large and colourful one, as contingents from

1020-592: Is the anniversary of the German declaration of war on Russia in 1914, resulting in the Russian entry into World War I . Serbia has observed Armistice Day on 11 November since 2012. The statutory holiday was created to commemorate the victims of World War I. To commemorate their victims, people in Serbia wear Natalie's ramonda as a symbol of remembrance. Veterans Day is observed in the United States on 11 November and

1088-630: The 21-gun salute fires and the bells of the Peace Tower toll the hour. Two minutes pass between the first and second volleys of the gun salute to maintain silence for that period, as instituted across the Commonwealth by King George V. The cessation of the two minutes of silence is cued by the playing of a lament , the bugling of "The Rouse", and the reading of the Act of Remembrance . A flypast of Royal Canadian Air Force craft then occurs, upon

1156-919: The Indian Army are observed at Kohima and Imphal War Cemeteries (maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission ). The day is also marked at the Delhi War Cemetery . In other places in India this event is not observed. In 2013, Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall , marked the day in Mumbai 's St. John the Evangelist Church. In Kenya, the Kenya Armed Forces Old Comrades Association (KAFOCA)

1224-689: The Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) just before a Remembrance Sunday ceremony in Enniskillen , killing eleven people. The bombing was widely condemned and attendance at Remembrance events, by both nationalists and unionists, rose in the following years. The Republic of Ireland has a National Day of Commemoration in July for all Irish people who have died in war. Alongside Commonwealth countries, several other countries also commemorate their war dead on 11 November,

1292-857: The Scouts , Guides , Boys' Brigade , St John Ambulance and the Salvation Army . A minute's or two minutes' silence is also frequently incorporated into church services. British diplomatic missions also organise services on Remembrance Sunday. Services organised by British missions in Israel include one at the Jerusalem British War Cemetery , organised by the British Consul in Jerusalem; and another at Ramleh Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery , organised by

1360-586: The Silver Cross mother , and public observers. Occasionally, a member of the Canadian royal family may also be present (such as Prince Charles in 2009 and Princess Anne in 2014 ). English and French languages were used throughout the ceremony because Ottawa is officially bilingual, and the Ottawa-Gatineau census metropolitan area is a mix of anglophones and francophones. Before the start of

1428-543: The unionist community. Most Irish nationalists and republicans do not take part in the public commemoration of British soldiers organised by the Royal British Legion. This is mainly due to the actions of the British Army during The Troubles . However, some moderate nationalists began to attend Remembrance Day events as a way to connect with the unionist community. In 1987 a bomb was detonated by

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1496-542: The " Last Post ", followed by the period of silence, followed by the sounding of " Reveille " or sometimes just " The Rouse ". The Service of Remembrance is finished by a recitation of the " Ode of Remembrance ". The " Flowers of the Forest ", " O Valiant Hearts ", " I Vow to Thee, My Country " and " Jerusalem " are often played during the service. Services also include wreaths laid to honour the fallen, blessings, and national anthems. The central ritual at cenotaphs throughout

1564-708: The "Ode of Remembrance". The Hong Kong Police Band continues to perform their ceremonial duty at the service. Members of the Hong Kong Air Cadet Corps (including the Ceremonial Squadron ), Hong Kong Adventure Corps , Hong Kong Sea Cadet Corps and scouting organisations are also in attendance. In Italy, the National Unity and Armed Forces Day is observed on 4 November to commemorate the country's victory in World War I, and

1632-562: The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month" of 1918, in accordance with the armistice signed by representatives of Germany and the Entente between 5:12 and 5:20 that morning. ("At the 11th hour" refers to the passing of the 11th hour, or 11:00 am.) The First World War formally ended with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on 28 June 1919. The tradition of Remembrance Day evolved out of Armistice Day . The initial Armistice Day

1700-597: The 1991 Homeland War, when the Yugoslav People's Army and Serbian paramilitaries committed the two most massive crimes in Croatia during the Croatian War of Independence in two Croatian towns, Vukovar and Škabrnja . These events are known as Vukovar massacre and Škabrnja massacre . In memory of these events, the Croatian Parliament in 2019 adopted a new law which introduced a new holiday,

1768-660: The British embassy in Tel Aviv . The Ramleh ceremony is the larger and is also attended by veterans of the Second World War. In 2014, the Royal Mint issued a colour-printed Alderney £5 coin , designed by engraver Laura Clancy, to commemorate Remembrance Day. Also in 2014, to commemorate the outbreak of World War I a huge display called Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red , consisting of 888,246 ceramic poppies

1836-764: The Canadian victory over the Boers at the Battle of Paardeberg . The first Armistice Day commemoration was in 1919, when King George V called on all countries in the British Empire to observe it. It was later placed on a statutory footing in 1921, after the Parliament of Canada provided that Thanksgiving and Armistice Day would both be held on the Monday of the week in which 11 November fell. Charles Dickie ,

1904-514: The Cenotaph in Central, Hong Kong . The service has been attended by various government officials and the representatives of religious groups. The memorial service resembles the services performed in other Commonwealth countries. The service includes the sounding of "Last Post", two minutes of silence, the sounding of "Reveille", the laying of wreaths, and prayers, and ends with a recitation of

1972-949: The Cenotaph (a smaller replica of the one in London), where wreaths are laid and orations made, the Royal Navy and the Bermuda Sea Cadet Corps held a parade the same day at the HMS ; Jervis Bay memorial in Hamilton, and a smaller military parade is also held in St. George's on the nearest Sunday to Remembrance Day before the Royal Garrison Artillery memorial in the King's Square. Veterans Affairs Canada states that Remembrance Day ( Jour du Souvenir )

2040-558: The Cenotaph is located. There, members of the Royal St Lucia Police Force and other uniformed groups such as the St Lucia Cadet Corps pay tribute through commemoration of St. Lucian men and women who fought in the war. In South Africa, Remembrance Day is not a public holiday. Commemoration ceremonies are usually held on the nearest Sunday, at which the "Last Post" is played by a bugler followed by

2108-429: The Commonwealth is a stylised night vigil. " The Last Post " was the common bugle call at the close of the military day, and "The Rouse" was the first call of the morning. For military purposes, the traditional night vigil over the slain was not just to ensure they were indeed dead and not unconscious or in a coma, but also to guard them from being mutilated or despoiled by the enemy, or dragged off by scavengers. This makes

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2176-630: The Conservative Member of Parliament for Nanaimo , campaigned to change the name from Armistice Day to Remembrance Day, which was approved in 1931, when Parliament accordingly amended the act, with its observance fixed on 11 November. Several other days of remembrance for veterans were also created, including the National Aboriginal Veterans Day , inaugurated in 1994 to recognise the contribution of Aboriginal soldiers. In 2001, Merchant Navy Remembrance Day

2244-527: The Governor-General, under the Howard government, proclaimed that "(a) 11 November in each year shall be known and observed as Remembrance Day; and (b) all Australians are urged to observe, unless impractical, a minute's silence at 11:00 on Remembrance Day each year". In recent decades, Remembrance Day has been largely eclipsed as the national day of war commemoration by ANZAC Day (25 April), which

2312-662: The King ", sung in French and English, prior to the assembled armed forces personnel and veterans performing a march past in front of the viceroy and any royal guest, bringing about the end of the official ceremonies. A tradition of paying a more personal tribute has emerged since the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was installed at the Canadian National War Memorial in 2000: after the official ceremony,

2380-457: The Laws and Customs of War on Land stated, "If [the armistice's] duration is not fixed," the parties may resume fighting (Article 36) as they choose but with proper notifications. That is in comparison to a "fixed duration" armistice in which the parties may renew fighting only at the end of the particular fixed duration. When the belligerent parties say in effect that "this armistice completely ends

2448-680: The Royal Navy, British Regular Army and Territorial Army units of the Bermuda Garrison , the Canadian Forces, the US Army, Air Force, and Navy, and various cadet corps and other services all at one time or another marched with the veterans. Since the closing of British, Canadian, and American bases in 1995, the parade has barely grown smaller. In addition to the ceremony held in the City of Hamilton on Remembrance Day itself, marching to

2516-813: The UN, "UNIIMOG was established in August 1988 to verify, confirm and supervise the ceasefire and the withdrawal of all forces to the internationally recognized boundaries, pending a comprehensive settlement. UNIMOG was terminated in February 1991 after Iran and Iraq had fully withdrawn their forces to the internationally recognized boundaries." Troops were deployed by Argentina , Australia , Bangladesh , Denmark , Finland , Ghana , India , Indonesia , Ireland , Italy , SFR Yugoslavia , Canada , Kenya , Malaysia , New Zealand , Nigeria , Norway , Austria , Peru , Poland , Zambia , Sweden , Senegal , Turkey , Hungary and Uruguay . One military personnel died during

2584-552: The UNIIMOG mission. Armistice An armistice is a formal agreement of warring parties to stop fighting. It is not necessarily the end of a war , as it may constitute only a cessation of hostilities while an attempt is made to negotiate a lasting peace. It is derived from the Latin arma , meaning "arms" (as in weapons) and -stitium , meaning "a stopping". The United Nations Security Council often imposes, or tries to impose, ceasefire resolutions on parties in modern conflicts. Armistices are always negotiated between

2652-412: The US chose Veterans Day . The common British, Canadian, South African, and ANZAC tradition includes a one or two-minute silence at the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month (11:00 am, 11 November), as that marks the time (in the United Kingdom) when the armistice became effective. The Service of Remembrance in many Commonwealth countries generally includes the sounding of

2720-445: The anniversary of the Armistice of Compiègne . Several other countries observe the anniversary of other notable events in World War I to commemorate the war dead from that conflict, such as the date of the Armistice of Villa Giusti , which went into effect on 4 November. Remembrance Day (11 November) is a national holiday in France and Belgium. It commemorates the armistice signed between the Allies and Germany at Compiègne, France, for

2788-475: The cessation of hostilities on the Western Front, which took effect at 11:00 am—the "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month." Armistice Day is one of the most important military commemorations in France, since it was a major French victory, and the French paid a heavy price in blood to achieve it. The First World War was considered in France as the "Great Patriotic War". Almost all French villages feature memorials dedicated to those fallen during

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2856-470: The completion of the unification of Italy . The date is the anniversary of the Armistice of Villa Giusti, which effectively ended combat between the Allies of World War I and Austria-Hungary in 1918. Since 1977, this day has not been a public holiday; now, many services are held on the first Sunday in November. In Russia, the Russian Day of Remembrance of Victims of World War I is observed on 1 August to honour Russian soldiers from that conflict. The date

2924-420: The completion of which a choir sings " In Flanders Fields ". The various parties then lay their wreaths at the base of the memorial; one is set by the Silver Cross mother (a recent recipient of the Memorial Cross ) on behalf of all mothers whose children died in conflicts in which Canada participated. The viceregal and royal group return to the dais to receive the playing of the Canadian royal anthem, " God Save

2992-415: The conclusion of Remembrance Day should be the earliest acceptable time in which to mark the beginning of the Christmas holidays. Canadians began to commemorate their veterans and war dead as early as 1890, when Decoration Day began to be observed on 2 June, the anniversary of the Battle of Ridgeway against the Fenians in 1866. A further observance was, from 1900 to 1918, held on 27 February to mark

3060-429: The conflict. In France the blue cornflower ( Bleuet de France ) is used symbolically rather than the poppy. Remembrance Day was formerly observed in British Hong Kong , although it has not been a public holiday since the handover of Hong Kong from the UK to China in July 1997. However, members of the Hong Kong Ex-Servicemen's Association continue to organise a Remembrance Sunday multi-faith memorial service at

3128-420: The country, at which the "Last Post" is sounded by a bugler and a one-minute silence is observed. Some institutions observe this solemn occasion at 1111h on the day, adding two more soldiers to the ranks. When Remembrance Day falls on a normal working day in Melbourne and other major cities, buglers from the Australian Defence Force often play the "Last Post" at major street corners in the CBD. While this occurs,

3196-414: The early 1990s. The silence is also broadcast as a special programme on BBC with a voice over usually saying "This is BBC One. Now on the 11th hour, of the 11th day of the 11th month. The traditional two-minute silence for Armistice Day." The programme starts with a close up of the Big Ben clock chiming 11 and then the programme shows different parts of the world observing the silence. The programme ends with

3264-402: The event, four sentries and three sentinels (two flag sentinels and one nursing sister) are posted at the foot of the cenotaph. The commemoration then typically begins with the tolling of the carillon in the Peace Tower , during which current members of the Armed Forces arrive at Confederation Square , followed by the Ottawa diplomatic corps , ministers of the Crown , special guests, the RCL,

3332-426: The fighting" without any end date for the armistice, the duration of the armistice is fixed in the sense that no resumption of the fighting is allowed at any time. For example, the Korean Armistice Agreement calls for a "ceasefire and armistice" and has the "objective of establishing an armistice which will ensure a complete cessation of hostilities and of all acts of armed force in Korea until a final peaceful settlement

3400-417: The general public place their poppies atop the tomb. Similar ceremonies take place in provincial capitals across the country, officiated by the relevant lieutenant governor , as well as in other cities, towns, and even hotels or corporate headquarters. Schools will usually hold special assemblies for the first half of the day or on the school day prior, with various presentations concerning the remembrance of

3468-520: The majority of passers-by stop and observe a moment of silence while waiting for the bugler to finish the recital. In interwar Australia, Remembrance Day (then often referred to as Armistice Day) was a popular public commemoration. But from 1946 to the 1970s, Australians observed Remembrance Sunday following the British pattern. It is only in the 1980s and 1990s that Remembrance Day was once again systematically observed on 11 November. The resurgence of Remembrance Day became official on 30 October 1997, when

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3536-407: The men bowed their heads also. Here and there an old soldier could be detected slipping unconsciously into the posture of 'attention'. An elderly woman, not far away, wiped her eyes, and the man beside her looked white and stern. Everyone stood very still ... The hush deepened. It had spread over the whole city and become so pronounced as to impress one with a sense of audibility. It was a silence which

3604-442: The mid-1950s, the day was virtually ignored, even by churches and veterans' organisations. As a result, New Zealand's national day of remembrance is Anzac Day, 25 April. Poppy Day" usually occurs on the Friday before Anzac Day. The reason for New Zealand having their remembrance on Anzac Day happened in 1921. The paper Poppies for Armistice that year arrived by ship too late for 11 November 1921, so an RSA branch distributed them at

3672-415: The morning, the "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" of 1918. Most countries changed the name of the holiday after World War II to honor veterans of that and subsequent conflicts. Most member states of the Commonwealth of Nations adopted the name Remembrance Day, and the United States chose Veterans Day. Remembrance Day Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day owing to

3740-463: The national community to the numinous explains Anzac Day's primacy over Remembrance Day." In Barbados, Remembrance Day is not a public holiday . It is recognised as 11 November, but the parade and ceremonial events are carried out on Remembrance Sunday. The day is commemorated to recognise the Barbadian soldiers who died fighting in the First and Second World Wars . The parade is held at National Heroes' Square , where an interdenominational service

3808-399: The next commemoration date (25 April 1922, which happened to be Anzac Day) and that date stuck as the new Poppy Day in New Zealand. Like Barbados, Saint Lucia does not recognise Remembrance Day as a public holiday. Instead, ceremonial events such as parades and other activities are held on Remembrance Sunday. The parade is held at the central square, namely the Derek Walcott Square , where

3876-427: The observation of a two-minute silence. Ceremonies to mark the event in South Africa are held at the Cenotaph in Cape Town , and in Pretoria at the Voortrekker Monument cenotaph and the War Memorial at the Union Buildings . Many high schools hold Remembrance Day services to honour the past pupils who died in the two World Wars and the Border War . In addition, the South African Legion of Military Veterans holds

3944-408: The parties themselves and are thus generally seen as more binding than non-mandatory UN cease-fire resolutions in modern international law . An armistice is a modus vivendi and is not the same as a peace treaty , which may take months or even years to agree on. The 1953 Korean War Armistice Agreement is a major example of an armistice which has not been followed by a peace treaty. An armistice

4012-404: The ritual more than just an act of remembrance but also a pledge to guard the honour of war dead. The act is enhanced by the use of dedicated cenotaphs (literally Greek for "empty tomb") and the laying of wreaths—the traditional means of signalling high honours in ancient Greece and Rome. In Australia, Remembrance Day is always observed on 11 November, regardless of the day of the week, and is not

4080-460: The royal party (if present), and the viceregal party. The arrival of the governor general is announced by a trumpeter sounding the "Alert", whereupon the viceroy is met by the dominion president of the RCL and escorted to a dais to receive the " Vice Regal Salute ", after which the national anthem , " O Canada ", is played and sung in English and French. The moment of remembrance begins with the bugling of "Last Post", immediately before 11:00 am, when

4148-434: The tradition of wearing a remembrance poppy ) is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states since the end of the First World War to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty. The day is also marked by war remembrances in several other non-Commonwealth countries. In most countries, Remembrance Day is observed on 11 November to recall the end of First World War hostilities. Hostilities ended "at

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4216-441: The war dead. The ceremony participants include veterans, current members of the Canadian forces, and sea, army, and air cadet units. In India, the day is usually marked by tributes and ceremonies in army cantonments. There are memorial services in some churches such as St. Mark's Cathedral and St. John's Church in Bangalore . At Kohima and Imphal in the remote hillsides of Northeast India , services of remembrance supported by

4284-490: Was almost pain ... And the spirit of memory brooded over it all. In the United Kingdom, the main observance is Remembrance Sunday , held on the Sunday nearest to 11 November. There is a National Service of Remembrance in London, as well as other services and ceremonies in the regions. Typically, poppy wreaths are laid by representatives of the Crown, the armed forces, and local civic leaders, as well as by local organisations including ex-servicemen organisations, cadet forces ,

4352-439: Was created by the Canadian Parliament, designating 3 September as a day to recognise the contributions and sacrifice of Canadian merchant mariners . The national ceremonies organized by the federal government is held at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. These are presided over by the governor general of Canada (who acts as commander-in-chief in the monarch 's name) and attended by the prime minister , other dignitaries,

4420-422: Was established in Kenya immediately in 1945 to cater for the welfare of the Ex-servicemen of the First and the Second World Wars. The KAFOCA and Kenyan government recognise Remembrance Day. Armistice Day was observed in New Zealand between the World Wars, although it was always secondary to Anzac Day. As in other countries, New Zealand's Armistice Day was converted to Remembrance Day after World War II. However, by

4488-454: Was installed in the moat of the Tower of London , each poppy representing a British Empire fatality. On 5 November 2018 and set to continue for 4 months, about 10,000 torches were lit at the foot of the Tower's walls, in its dry moat to mark the centenary of the end of the World War I. Remembrance Day is officially observed in Northern Ireland in the same way as in the rest of United Kingdom, although it tends to be associated more with

4556-452: Was observed at Buckingham Palace , commencing with King George V hosting a "Banquet in Honour of the President of the French Republic" during the evening hours of 10 November 1919. The first official Armistice Day was subsequently held on the grounds of Buckingham Palace the following morning. During the Second World War, many countries changed the name of the holiday. Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations adopted Remembrance Day, while

4624-402: Was reported in The Manchester Guardian on 12 November 1919: The first stroke of eleven produced a magical effect. The tram cars glided into stillness, motors ceased to cough and fume, and stopped dead, and the mighty-limbed dray horses hunched back upon their loads and stopped also, seeming to do it of their own volition. Someone took off his hat, and with a nervous hesitancy the rest of

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