November 11: Honoring Our Armed Service Members

One of the guns of Battery D, 105th Field Artillery, showing American flag which was hoisted after the last shot had been fired when the armistice took effect. Etraye, France., 11/11/1918

Throughout the world today, flags will be flown, soldiers will march down city streets, and ceremonies held to honor members of the armed services.

Known as Veterans Day in the United States and Remembrance Day or Armistice Day in many countries around the world, the November 11 holiday traces its history to the cease fire of World War 1. Continue reading November 11: Honoring Our Armed Service Members