1918 - World War I ends: Germany signs an armistice agreement with the Allies in a railroad car outside of Compiègne in France. The war officially stops at 11:00 (The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month).

1921 - The Tomb of the Unknowns is dedicated by US President Warren G. Harding at Arlington National Cemetery.

2006 - The New Zealand war memorial monument was unveiled by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in London, commemorating the loss of soldiers from the New Zealand Army and the British Army.

Changing of the Guard - Tomb of the Unknown Soldier - Arlington National Cemetary

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A tribute to our Fallen Heroes. May we never forget those that have fought and sacrificed their lives for our country so that we may have the freedoms that we cherish everyday! God Bless their families and those that support all of our Military! -The Graffiti Of War Project

Each year, Veterans Day falls during the month of November. On this Veterans Day, we are celebrating those who have served our country. VA is reaching out to explain the meaning of Veterans Day, and the fact that our gratitude reaches far beyond just one day out of the year.

Memorial Day tribute to our fallen heroes of the US Military.