Armistice Day is commemorated every year on 11 November to mark the armistice signed between the Allies of World War I and Germany at Compiègne, France at 5:45 am, for the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front of World War I, which took effect at eleven o'clock in the morning—the "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" of 1918. But Remembrance Day has long been a time to pay respect to the fallen from all wars. We diligently research and continuously update our holiday dates and information. More. This fun holiday encourages people to take a walk with their pants on. Veterans Issued on: July 24, 2020. Remembrance Day, also known as Armistice Day or Poppy Day, is technically meant to honor the end of World War One, which occurred at 11am on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. Remembrance Day 2020. Observed on November 11th to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918 and honor the veterans of both World Wars. Remembrance Day is observed on 11th November to recall the end of World War I on that date in 1918 … We are eternally grateful for the families that endured the unimaginable sacrifices and heartache of war, and we are thankful for all the men and women who helped change the fate of a nation. Privacy & Terms, National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, الحرب الوطنية الكورية يوم الهدنة المحاربين القدامى, Nationaler Tag des Gedenkens an den Koreakrieg, Día Nacional de los Veteranos de la Guerra de Corea. National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day is not a public holiday. Their unquestioned valor, determination, and patriotism halted communist aggression and restored liberty and dignity for the South Korean people. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-fourth day of July, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-fifth. If you find a mistake, please let us know. As we commemorate the 67th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice, we renew our commitment to the principles of liberty for which our Korean War veterans so valiantly fought. Businesses have normal opening hours. This ironclad alliance, forged in war and reinforced by a shared love of liberty and deep ties of friendship, is vital to peace and stability in both Asia and the world. Read about Remembrance Day around the world in 2020. Every year the UK remembers those who have died in wars on 11 November, the day of the World War One armistice. Read about Armistice Day around the world in 2020. When freedom and democracy were under threat on the Korean Peninsula, however, 2 million Americans left their homes, put on our Nation’s uniform, and answered their country’s call to duty. In our Nation’s Capital, the black granite wall of the Korean War Veterans Memorial stands as a testament to their sacrifice, etched with the words “Freedom is Not Free.”  In total, more than 36,000 Americans gave their lives in the Korean War, more than 103,000 were wounded, and nearly 8,000 went missing in action. Their resolve was tried and tested in once obscure and unfamiliar places, such as Pork Chop Hill, Heartbreak Ridge, Chipyong-ni, Pusan, and the Chosin Reservoir, and in unnamed locations known only by grid coordinates or hilltop elevations. https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/history-of-veterans-day © Time and Date AS 1995–2020. Today, the Republic of Korea, once decimated in the aftermath of the war, is one of the world’s most vibrant, dynamic, and economically prosperous democracies — and one of our strongest allies. Proclamation on National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, 2020. When the conflict began, Americans were still rebuilding their lives in the aftermath of World War II, enjoying the blessings of peace and looking toward a future filled with hope and prosperity. 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