Remember my Forgotten Man

War demands sacrifice of the people. It gives only suffering in return. – Frederic Clemson Howe

Back From the Front: 1918.  Via SHORPY

Armistice Day: World War I ends

At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the Great War ends.  Now celebrated as Veterans Day.  See more here.

Celebrate our Veterans and peace!

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WWI Veteran hands out flyers during a March on Washington, 1932

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Thank you.

1918. Washington, D.C. "Walter Reed Hospital scenes." Harris & Ewing Collection via SHORPY

"Whereas the 11th of November 1918, marked the cessation of the most destructive, sanguinary, and far reaching war in human annals and the resumption by the people of the United States of peaceful relations with other nations, which we hope may never again be severed, and

Whereas it is fitting that the recurring anniversary of this date should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations" -- The United States Congress officially recognized the end of World War I when it passed a concurrent resolution on June 4, 1926, with these words:

Happy Veteran's Day

Remember Freedom is not free.

Veteran's day

Lest we forget

1918. Washington, D.C. "Walter Reed Hospital scenes." Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative. View full size.

Remember freedom is not free.