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Saturday, November 10, 2018

A hundred years ago? That’s tomorrow!

Make plans to join us this Sunday (Watch the November 11 #Armistice100 ceremony LIVE starting at 9:30 a.m.), visitors to the National WWI Museum and Memorial will hear the Armistice bell rung at 11:00 a.m. (The ringing of the Armistice Bell for the Bells of Peace ceremony at 10:55 a.m. can also be watched live) in Memorial Courtyard to mark one hundred years since the Armistice:
“We will have warm reinforcements of complimentary blankets (while supplies last) + hot beverages available for purchase from CoffeeCakeKC at Sunday morning's outdoor Armistice 100 Ceremony.

Dress warmly and enjoy the camaraderie that will be experienced during this commemorative event and celebration of peace.”
“Great piece in PARADE Magazine on the history of #Armistice100 and the commemorative activities at the Museum and Memorial tomorrow: Tolling Bells and Massive Light Display of Poppies Commemorate Centennial of Armistice Ending World War I.”
Learn more about the tradition and etiquette of wearing remembrance poppies:

Complimentary Royal British Legion poppies will be shared with guests who attend the U.S. Armistice 100 Ceremony at the Museum and Memorial this Sunday. Poppies are traditionally worn on the left lapel.”
“For the grace of God has appeared,
bringing salvation for all people, (Titus 2:11)”
Sisterly love time! If FiM is to end after next season I hope we get more of these two’s background. It’s sad how little we’ve gotten to see them interact over so many many episodes.”
‘From the Collection: an early illustration of the Kaiser by artist Louis Raemaekers titled, “I Dreamt That It All Was Not True,” with the depiction of terrible tragedy written in his face.

In the final days leading up to the signing of the Armistice, Germans are escorted through a devastated French countryside to a railway car in the Compiegne Forest, where Marshall Foch presents the Allied armistice terms. Germany must answer within 72 hours.

100 years ago today, Kaiser Wilhelm II abdicated his throne ahead of the Armistice and fled to Holland with his entourage. In Germany, Philip Scheidemann, a Socialist leader, then proclaimed a democratic Republic and became its first Chancellor.’
“These are the warm-up Salute to Service jackets that The Kansas City Chiefs will be wearing at tomorrow’s game in honor of #Armistice100 featuring a special commemorative patch in partnership with the Museum and Memorial. Look out for these as you watch the game tomorrow!

(Note: The limited run patches available for the public to purchase have sold out. We will make an announcement if we are able to acquire more! Thank you).”

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