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Remembering Armistice Day: “I Did My Bit for Democracy”

Posted by: Stacie Moats

Ask your students, “What national holidays have Americans traditionally celebrated in November?” and most will likely respond, “Thanksgiving.” Some may also reply, “Veterans Day.” But I would venture to guess few students, if any, would answer, “Armistice Day.”