Centenary News reports on the Memorial Day service held at the De Witt Clinton Park War Memorial, organised by Flanders House and Mr. Kris Dierckx, Representative of the Govt. of Flanders to the U.S.
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Flanders House moves up a gear for the War’s Centennial
Centenary News reports on the Memorial Day service held at the De Witt Clinton Park War Memorial, organised by Flanders House and Mr. Kris Dierckx, Representative of the Govt. of Flanders to the U.S.
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Flemish Peace Institute “Advice concerning the Centenary of the First World War and its message of peace” publication
The Flemish Peace Institute publishes an English language “note” which provides advice on how to deliver commemorations for the Centenary of the First World War to “convey a message of peace”.
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The Flemish Peace Institute report: “Advice concerning the Centenary of the First World War and its message of peace”
The Flemish Peace Institute publishes an English language "note" which provides advice on how to deliver commemorations for the Centenary of the First World War to "convey a message of peace".
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Belgium launches official First World War Centenary website
Belgium launches the its official First World War Centenary website which provides details about commemoration plans and further information.
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Belgian royalty oversee inauguration of British First World War HMS Vindictive memorial
The King and Queen of Belgium have overseen a ceremony in Belgium at the HMS Vindictive memorial, after its restoration and relocation.
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Reburial of South African First World War soldiers to take place at Tyne Cot Cemetery, Belgium
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has announced that three unknown First World War South African soldiers will be re-interred in Belgium.
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German Ambassador says reopened military cemetery in Belgium is “a place of hope for reconciliation and peace”
The German military cemetery in Hooglede, Belgium – which holds the remains of 8, 247 German First World War soldiers – has been reopened.
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The centenary is popular in Wallonia, Belgium, says La Libre
La Libre reports that after a belated start, Wallonia (and more specifically Liège) are unveiling a multitude of plans for 2014-2018.
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Australians on the Western Front 1914-1918: The Australian Remembrance Trail in France and Belgium
The Australian Government is developing a ‘Remembrance Trail’ in France and Belgium, as part of its efforts to mark the Centenary of the First World War.
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