The Telegraph has reported that English Heritage intends to grant ‘listed’ status to hundreds of First World War memorials ahead of the Centenary of the outbreak of the conflict.
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France is “still feeling” the legacy of the First World War and there is “a very real need” to mark the Centenary
In an interview with France24, historian Nicolas Offenstadt highlights the importance of remembering the First World War in France and that the country is “still feeling” the legacy of the conflict 100 years on.
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Élysée Palace announces French President’s Armistice Day 2013 programme
French President Francois Hollande will lead the country in marking the 95th anniversary of the end of the First World War tomorrow.
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Canadian War Museum seeks “to honour veterans and raise awareness of their sacrifices” as Centenary approaches
The Canadian War Museum launches its fifth year of Operation Veteran, in order to “honour veterans and raise awareness of their sacrifices” and plans to expand the programme for the Centenary.
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Northern Irish politician calls for Catholic contribution during First World War to be recognised
Writing in News Letter, Northern Irish and British MP Jeffrey Donaldson has called for “recognition for Ulstermen who came from a Catholic background” and fought for Britain during the First World War.
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Sunday 11:00am: Queen leads Britain and Commonwealth representatives at London’s Cenotaph
Queen Elizabeth leads Britain in commemorating those who have fought in conflicts since 1914 on Remembrance Sunday 2013.
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Former Australian PM calls the First World War a conflict “devoid of any virtue”
The Former Australian Prime Minister, Paul Keating, has addressed a Remembrance Day service at the Australian War Memorial calling the First World War a conflict “devoid of any virtue”.
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Two minute silence: Armistice Day marked across Europe and the world
The world marks the 95th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice on November 11th 1918, which brought hostilities during the First World War to a close.
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Australia and New Zealand mark Armistice Day 2013 with online archive
Australia and New Zealand were among the first nations to mark the 95th anniversary of the end of the First World War this year.
Continue readingDelhi War Cemetery marks Remembrance Day 2013
A Remembrance Day Ceremony was held at Delhi War Cemetery on the 10th November 2013.
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