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‘Greatest demonstration’ in Sheboygan’s history came in 1918 at the end of World War I
The Sheboygan Press via Yahoo News· 7 months agoSHEBOYGAN — Brave young men and women from Sheboygan County served in World War I, with 94 soldiers...
Is it OK to say 'Happy Veterans Day' or 'thank you for your service'? Here's what to know
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 2 years agoNearly 18 million people will be honored at Veterans Day celebrations held Friday across the country...
Wendler commentary: Veterans Day and the university
Amarillo Globe-News via Yahoo News· 7 months agoVeterans Day has a long and storied history, beginning in the U.S. in recognition of the conclusion of World War I. "The Great War" formally ended on...
Today's world turmoil a reminder of chaos leading to WWI | Opinion
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 7 months agoPatrick T. Conley is historian laureate of Rhode Island. Armistice Day, now known as Veterans Day,...
How was Veterans Day celebrated 100 years ago in Zanesville?
Times Recorder via Yahoo News· 7 months agoOn Nov. 10, 1923, the Times Recorder remarked: “The fifth anniversary of the signing of the...
Ever wonder why Veterans Day is on Nov. 11? It wasn’t always, and reason is important | Opinion
Idaho Statesman via Yahoo News· 7 months agoIt may be common knowledge that Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day. Why we celebrate...
What's the story behind Langhorne's American Legion Post's artifact museum?
Bucks County Courier Times via Yahoo News· 1 year agoThe Wednesday before Thanksgiving 1918, the United States was in a mood to celebrate. The armistice...
Will the Armistice Day pro-Palestine march go ahead? Everything we know
Yahoo News UK· 7 months agoPro-Palestine protesters at a rally in Trafalgar Square, London, on Saturday. (PA Images) Victoria...
'Freedom isn't free': Local vets share stories and what Veterans Day means to them
Foster's Daily Democrat via Yahoo News· 2 years agoELIOT, Maine — Americans have set aside the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to honor the...
When is Veterans Day 2023? A look back at the history of honoring those who serve
The Columbus Dispatch via Yahoo News· 7 months agoWe most often associate November with Thanksgiving and spending time with family as winter makes...