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Remembering WW1: blood, poppies and poetry

Remembering WW1: blood, poppies and poetry | Human Interest | Scoop.it
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Kent College History's curator insight, November 13, 2016 5:09 AM
'At first sight, British remembrance of war has changed little over the last century. The Cenotaph and the Two-Minute Silence date from 1919, the Poppy Appeal from 1921. Yet the continuity of ritual masks profound changes in British attitudes to remembrance.'
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Awakenings: Pause in Remembrance of a True American Space Legend

Awakenings: Pause in Remembrance of a True American Space Legend | Human Interest | Scoop.it
July 20th marked celebration of Moon Day - remembering the day 47 years ago when upon landing on the moon, Apollo 11 Commander Neil Armstrong reported "The Eagle Has Landed." A few hours later, Armstrong stepped off of the Eagle's ladder, placed one foot upon the moon's surface and proclaimed:

"That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."

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Awakenings: In Remembrance...

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Today's History Lesson...Tragedy in America

Courage amid tragedy: That's the heartbeat of America! The very things terrorists sought and seek to destroy even today are the foundation of America: Hope, faith and courage remain resolute even in the face of the harshest adversity. Out of the ashes of 9/11 one remembers . . .

The Sights. The Sounds. The Smells.

This Day in History: September 11, 2001

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