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It was started in 1919 - by King George V... to commemorate the end of World War 1.

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What is a good sentence for the word commemorate?

We commemorate the lives and contributions of soldiers on Remembrance day


When is the french remembrance day?

There is no unique 'remembrance' day in France. French commemorate the end of WWI on the 11th of November, and the end of WWII on the 8th of May.


What does a cenotaph mean on remembrance day?

it is a memorial there to commemorate the victims of the first world war


Why is ANZAC day commemorated not celebrated?

The difference lies in the different meanings of celebrate and commemorate. Celebrate suggests a joyous remembrance of an event, such as a birthday or wedding anniversary. Commemorate means a solemn remembrance of a sad or tragic event, often one in which people died.ANZAC Day is to commemorate the soldiers who have fallen in the name of defending their country.Tthis is not something to celebrate with joy, but to commemorate with respect.


Why did the Harry Potter Cast wear poppies to the premire of Deathly Hollows part 1?

To commemorate Remembrance day


Is ANZAC DAY a day you should keep celebrating?

ANZAC Day is not celebrated, but rather, commemorated. It should continue to be commemorated so that the sacrifice of men who fought in wars is not forgotten. ANZAC Day is to commemorate the soldiers who have fallen in the name of defending their country. This is not something to celebrate with joy, but to commemorate with respect.Celebrate suggests a joyous remembrance of an event, such as a birthday or wedding anniversary. Commemorate means a solemn remembrance of a sad or tragic event, often one in which people died.


When did remembrance day start?

Remembrance Day is a day when we remember ones who have fought for our country in the war, especially the first world war. Remembrance Day is on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.


What are some intersting facts about Remembrance Day?

Remembrance Day was originally called Armistice Day to commemorate the signing of the armistice ending World War I. Under the armistice, if Germany broke any of the terms, fighting would begin again with 48 hours notice.


Which spelling is correct - 'Remembrance Day' or 'remembrance Day'?

Remembrance day.


Why do you commemorate Remembrance Day each year?

to remember all the soldiers that have given their lives to safe their country.(soldiers that have died to save their country/0. hope this will answer your question.:)


Where is the place where they landed on remembrance day?

Rememberance day is on the day the first World War eneded - the 11th hour, of the 11th day of the 11th month. 11 o'clock on the 11th of November 1918. It is to commemorate all of the soldiers that have died in active service during the First World War and in every conflict since. The landings that you refer to are the D-Day landings, nothing to do with remembrance day.


What do the poppies worn on remembrances day stands for?

The remembrance poppy has been used since 1920 to commemorate soldiers who have died in war. Inspired by the World War I poem "In Flanders Fields", they were first used by the American Legion to commemorate American soldiers who died in that war.