day Glossary World War I première guerre mondiale Hostilities hostilités Become devenir A poppy un coquelicot A cornflower un bleuet An act une loi Public holiday jour ID: 459274
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Veteran’s daySlide2
GlossaryWorld War I: première guerre mondiale
Hostilities: hostilitésBecome: devenirA poppy: un coquelicotA corn-flower: un bleuet
An act: une loiPublic holiday: jour fériéSlide3
What is an armistice?
An armistice is a contract signed between countries to stop fighting. It ends hostilities between armies in time of war.For example: It’s a contract signed between Germany and the Allied nations for the peace in 1918.Slide4
What is it
?November 11
th, is the birthday of the signing of the armistice of the World War I
(1914-1918). This day, the United States thank all veterans of all wars.Slide5
Where was
signed the armistice?After
four years of war (1914-1918), the armistice was signed in France, in Compiegne, in the “Wagon de l’Armistice
”.Slide6
Symbol in France In France, the symbol is a corn-flower. It is associated to the memory of those who made the World War I.Slide7
Creator of Veteran’s day In 1954, Veterans Service Organizations asked the US Congress to change the word “armistice” to “veteran”.
On May 26th, 1954, Dwight Eisenhower, the US President, signed the Act to confirm the change.The day officially becomes a day to honor American veterans of all wars.Slide8
Dwight EisenhowerUS President from January 1953 to January 1961Slide9
Symbol in Commonwealth countries
In Commonwealth countries the symbol is a poppy. It is associated to the memory of those who made war.Slide10
Other symbol in Commonwealth countries People wear white poppies not only to represent the soldiers dead during the wars, but also to
honor the peace in all countries.Slide11
Last British Veteran Name: Florence Beatrice
Family name: GreenDate of birth: 19 February 1901Place of birth: LondonDate of death: 4 F
ebruary 2012 (15 days before her birthday)Profession: she served food in the military canteenSlide12
Quizz
What is the date of veteran’s day in the USA?On 11th September
On 11th NovemberOn 11th JanuaryWhat is an armistice?
A contract to stop the warA law to stop the warSlide13
Who has signed the new
name of November 11th in the USA?
EisenhowerBarack ObamaWoodrow
Wilson How old was Florence Green when she died?110 years old
105 years old100
years oldSlide14
What is the
symbol of the day in Commonwealth countries?
A daisy A rose
A poppySlide15
Thank you for your attention
Manon Bouvier & Agathe LavorelSlide16
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