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Old November 11th, 2002, 05:35 PM
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Originally posted by PzJgr:
I agree with you Grampas Girl. I also thought the the UK had the holiday called 'Armistace Day'? Doesn't the Queen or a representative lay a wreath on (can't remember the name) some monument at Trafalgar Square? The location may not be correct, it has been a while so no offense intended to my British friends.
No, she did that yesterday (Sunday). Its laid at the Cenotaph, which is in Whitehall. After that, all the Vets march past and lay their wreaths. On the day itself, there are smaller ceremonies around the country at all the different memorials. Just about everywhere has its memorial Garden. The 11th, 'Remembarence Day' is not a Holiday. But just about everywhere, including schools and shops, hold a minutes slence at 11 O'clock.
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