Veteran’s day

Glossary

• World War I: première guerre mondiale• Hostilities: hostilités• Become: devenir• A poppy: un coquelicot• A corn-flower: un bleuet• An act: une loi• Public holiday: jour férié

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.

What is it?

• November 11th, 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.

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”.

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.

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.

Dwight EisenhowerUS President from January 1953 to January 1961

Symbol in Commonwealth countries• In Commonwealth countries the symbol is a poppy. It

is associated to the memory of those who made war.

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.

Last British Veteran

• Name: Florence Beatrice• Family name: Green• Date of birth: 19 February 1901• Place of birth: London• Date of death: 4 February 2012 (15 days before her

birthday)• Profession: she served food in the military canteen

Quizz• What is the date of veteran’s day in the USA?1. On 11th September2. On 11th November3. On 11th January

• What is an armistice?1. A contract to stop the war2. A law to stop the war

• Who has signed the new name of November 11th in the USA?

1. Eisenhower2. Barack Obama3. Woodrow Wilson • How old was Florence Green when she died?1. 110 years old2. 105 years old3. 100 years old

• What is the symbol of the day in Commonwealth countries?

1. A daisy 2. A rose 3. A poppy

Thank you for your attention

Manon Bouvier & Agathe Lavorel

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