On the 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour, World War I came to an end on Armistice Day, it was a temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany.
Different countries observe a two minute moment of silence at the 11th hour, 11am on the 11th of November, to remember the sacrifice of those who have died or suffered in wars and conflicts.
Some countries, like Australia and Canada, honor those who died serving their country in November each year on Armistice Day or Remembrance Sunday, like Britain. Others honor, like the United States their war dead in May.
Remembrance Day is a day set aside to remember the sacrifice of those who have died for Australia in wars and conflicts in the past 100 years.
More on Remembrance Day in Australia
- Remembrance Day in Australia - From About's Guide to Australia/New Zealand, Larry Rivera.
- Australian War Memorial: National Shrine, at Canberra - From About's Guide to Australia/New Zealand, Larry Rivera.
- Australian War Memorial: Born of Gallipoli - From About's Guide to Australia/New Zealand, Larry Rivera.
- Remembrance Day - From the Australian Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Remembrance Sunday falls on the Sunday closest to the 11th November, Armistice Day, the day World War I ended. It is the day used to remember all those who have given their lives while serving Britain. The Cenotaph Ceremony is a unique expression of national homage, devoted to remembering the dead of the two world wars around Remembrance Day.
More on Remembrance Sunday
- Remembrance Sunday - From About's Guide to United Kingdom/Ireland, Jane Dickerson.
- Remembrance Sunday in Britain - From About's Guide to United Kingdom/Ireland, Jane Dickerson.
- Remembrance Sunday: Cenotaph Ceremony - From the British Army
On November 11, Canadians pause in a silent moment of remembrance for the men and women who have served their country during times of war, conflict and peace. Honored are those who fought for Canada in the First World War, the Second World War, and the Korean War, and those who have served since then. Remembrance Day is preceded by Veterans Week.
More on Veterans Week and Remembrance Day
- Veterans Week - A Week to Remember - From About's Guide to Canada, Susan Munroe
- Remembrance Day in Canada - From About's Guide to Canada, Susan Munroe
- Canada Veterans Affairs - From the Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Day is the day to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice and done their duty for the common good. It is observed on November 11 a historical significant date--the end of World War I. This day honors *living* veterans who served honorably in the military, in wartime or peacetime.
More on Veterans Day
- Honoring All Who Served - Veterans Day - From About’s Guide to U.S. Military, Rod Powers.
- Honoring All Who Served - Veterans Day - From About’s Guide to U.S. Military, Rod Powers.
- Veterans Day - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Memorial Day is the day in the United States for remembering and honoring military personnel who died in the service of their country, particularly those who died in battle or as a result of wounds sustained in battle. Memorial Day would be the equivalent holiday to Remembrance Day or Remembrance Sunday. It is celebrated on the last Monday in May.
More on Memorial Day
- Memorial Day: A Day of Remembrance - From About’s Guide to U.S. Military, Rod Powers.
- Memorial Day: Honoring the "Forgotten" Dead - From About’s Guide to U.S./Canadian Parks, Darren Smith
- Memorial Day - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
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...We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
...If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
"In Flanders Fields" was written in 1915 by Canadian, doctor, soldier and poet John McCrae. This poem has become is a strong enduring reminder of war and a remembrance for those who served their country. This poem is one reason that poppies are worn on Remembrance and Memorial Day.
- In Flanders Fields, The Historic Remembrance Day Poem - From About's Guide to Canada, Susan Munroe
