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10th November 06, 05:38 PM
#9
 Originally Posted by McClef
We call it Armistice Day over here.
And the closest Sunday is Remembrance Sunday when services take place at every war memorial. The big one is held at the Cenotaph in London with the Queen leading the Nation's, and the Commonwealth's homage.
Always very moving and you can guarantee a few kilts too.
Really? All of the expats here in Missouri (St. Louis & Springfield) refer to it as Remembrance Day. Armistice Day was the original American name for the 11th of November.
T.
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