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Old 11-11-2003, 06:00 PM
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Originally posted by Steph
I'm listening to CBC now and they're talking to a war historian in America. He said America doesn't really hold Remembrance Day/Armistice Day ceremonies like Canadians, Brits and Aussies. Do you know any Americans who wear a poppy?


Never heard of the poppies thing, but as for Veteran's Day here in the US...typically it is more of a subdued affair. The major war rememberance day is Memorial Day in May.


And thank you to all the veterans out there who helped fight for what we have today.
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