The first Armistice Day was held to commemorate the end of which conflict?

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The first Armistice Day was held to commemorate the end of which conflict?

2014-11-12 14:29

Answer: The First World War

Veteran’s Day, also known as Armistice Day, has been observed annually on November 11th for almost a century. Though World War I did not come to an official end until the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in the Spring of 1919, on November 11, 1918, Germany and the allies came to terms over a cease-fire agreement in France.  The first "Armistice Day" was proclaimed a year later by President Woodrow Wilson, which marked the first anniversary of the 1918 accord. Up until World War II, the U. S., France, and Great Britain all recognized Armistice Day.

In the U. S. in 1954, the name of the celebratory day was changed to "Veterans Day" to honor American veterans of all wars. In similar veins, both the Great Britain and Canada celebrate Remembrance Day around the same time as Veterans Day.

Among HSP's collection are a number that relate to World War I, such as the F. Furman Betts papers (#3655), the Charles H. Sykes papers (#3656), and the Stephen H. Noyes papers (#1472). More images like the one you see above can be fond in the Philadelphia War Photograph Committee collection (#V03).

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Submitted by Nevin Kishbaugh (not verified) on

As a photographer specializing in architectural work, I would like to find out if the Historical Society of Philadelphia needs quality images of historic buildings, parks, etc. in the city.
I would welcome the opportunity to work with you, especially given my blog on significant architecture in Philadelphia.
My website is www.nrkimages.com
I look forward to discussing how I can help out the Historical Society.
Sincerely,
-Nevin Kishbaugh

Submitted by Vincent Fraley on

Hello Mr. Kishbaugh,

Thank you for reaching out to HSP. I have looked over your blog and would like to discuss the type of partnership you have in mind. Please feel free to email me at vfraley@hsp.org.

Best,

Vincent Fraley

Communications Manager

Submitted by nevin kishbaugh (not verified) on

Mr. Fraley, I must sincerely apologize. I only just now saw your response to my original inquiry. If you would still like to discuss my working with the historical society, please email me at the email I provided. Again, I only just now saw that you had reached out to me.
Sincerely,
Nevin Kishbaugh/nrkimages.com

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