Now all roads lead to France and heavy is the tread
Of the living; but the dead returning lightly dance.
Edward Thomas, Roads
Armistice Day 1918: A Photo Album
Negotiations at Compiègne Last Until the Early Morning
An Armistice Is Agreed Upon
Announcement at 10 Downing Street
News Spreads in Paris
British Troops Hear About the Armistice
Excitement Builds in Paris
American Soldiers Get the News
Word Spreads – Winchester, England
London Explodes
America Wakes Up to the News – Philadelphia
At the White House
Germans Respond Quite Differently: Abandoning Spa, Belgium
Attended Veterans Day Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park in North Palm Beach Florida this morning at 9am. World War I was definitely not neglected. Living veterans from the 1950s thru today were honored as well.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos. I would be interesting in using some for future blog posts - do you know to whom I might apply for permission or if it is needed?
ReplyDeleteI attended a moving event which was serious and respectful for all past and present who have defended the West and given Australia the extraordinary life that we enjoy today in Canberra, the federal capital of Australia in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) It was extremely hot! I find it puzzling and upsetting that so many want to give it away.
ReplyDeleteIt was 98 years since Armistice and 75 years anniversary since the Australian War Memorial was officially opened. We in Australia have much to thank Charles Bean for his vision.
Margaret