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November 1919, President Woodrow Wilson declared November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day. Quote from the president: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…"

The original concept for November 11 was for a day observed with parades and public meetings and a brief suspension of business beginning at 11:00 a.m.

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Khalil Lubowitz

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