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World War I

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Woodrow Wilson

1. The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library: The Lighter Side of Wilson

2. The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library: Woodrow Wilson Quips and Witticism

3. Picture History: WWI Political Cartoon

4. HarpWeek: 1912 Elections

5. The Library of Congress: Presidential Campaigns

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Remembrance Day Poppy

The Royal British Legion, formed in 1921, established the Poppy Appeal, a two week campaign that acknowledged the sacrifices made during the wars of the past. Each year, the Legion conducts a fund-raising drive the two weeks leading up to Remembrance Sunday. The drive focuses on the artificial poppies which are offered to individuals to wear in exchange for a donation. Millions of poppies are distributed each year. Pin and badge type poppies have been added to the production allowing extended wear of the items. http://society.ezinemark.com/history-of-the-poppy-appeal-british-iconic-appeal-16cb9a5a602.html#ixzz14lwnLbKm

For Remembrance Day 2010, the British Legion’s 90th Poppy Appeal encouraged citizens to "Put on a poppy", in support of the Afghan generation of wounded Armed Forces members and bereaved families.http://www.poppy.org.uk/support-us/poppy-appeal-2010

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Armistice Day

A common misconception regarding Memorial Day and Veterans Day may be that these two holidays are similar. While they both honor military service, Memorial Day is celebrated to honor the men and women who have fought and died during service. Veterans Day, formally honors all veterans whether they be active, retired or have perished.http://www.history.com/topics/history-of-veterans-day

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Remembrance Day

In 1919, on the first anniversary of the armistice, two minutes of silence was included in a commemorative ceremony in London. King George V requested that all people of the British Empire observe the two minutes of silence on Armistice Day.http://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/remembrance/tradition.asp From 1923 to 1931, Canadians observed the day on the Monday of the week where November 11 fell but later declared the date of recognition as a fixed date always on November 11.http://www.calendar-updates.com/info/holidays/canada/remembrance.aspx Following World War II, the British and Australian governments decided the name was no longer appropriate since the recognition would be for the dead of multiple wars. The name of the day was then changed from Armistice Day to Remembrance Day.http://www.awm.gov.au/commemoration/remembrance/tradition.asp

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