On November 11, allied countries begin observing silent tribute (Armistice Day)

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Category

Peace

Place

Global

Date

1919

Reference

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"In the United States a similar practice began in 1921 with the burial of an unknown soldier in Arlington Cemetery; in 1954 November 11 was renamed Veterans' Day." [Furtado: 1001 Days]

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