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WWII Veterans Remembered: U-Haul Honors Pennsylvania's William G. "Bill" Kreckman

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Monday, June 29, 2020

This signifies Victory over Japan and is observed Sept. 2 when the signing of surrender occurred, effectively ending WWII.

Key Points: 
  • This signifies Victory over Japan and is observed Sept. 2 when the signing of surrender occurred, effectively ending WWII.
  • From that idea, an industry was created and a new level of mobility became attainable for every American family.
  • A number of U-Haul Pacific Theater veterans' bios and photos will be displayed in the tower lobby.
  • Kreckman was born in November 1917 to William and AliceKreckman.Shortly after he was born, his father left the family.

Governor General of Canada to visit Belgium to honour Canadians' service and sacrifice in First World War

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Tuesday, November 6, 2018

During her visit, the Governor General will attend commemoration events for the 100th anniversary of the First World War Armistice.

Key Points: 
  • During her visit, the Governor General will attend commemoration events for the 100th anniversary of the First World War Armistice.
  • At these ceremonies, the Governor General will pay tribute to all the Canadian soldiers who paid the ultimate price for freedom.
  • Canada made great contributions and sacrifices during the First World War, fought from 1914 to 1918.
  • The Governor General's last visit to Europe was in January 2018, when she visited Canadian troops in Ukraine and Latvia.

U.S. WWI Centennial Commission Commemorates 100th Anniversary Of The Armistice With Bells Of Peace: A World War I Remembrance Event

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Tuesday, October 30, 2018

These 21stcentury Bells of Peace will toll from devices with the app 21 times in remembrance of the armistice.

Key Points: 
  • These 21stcentury Bells of Peace will toll from devices with the app 21 times in remembrance of the armistice.
  • The U.S. experienced a casualty rate of 375,000far greater than in World War IIand 116,516 fatalities more than during the Korean and Vietnam Wars combined.
  • The U.S. World War One Centennial Commission was created by Congress in 2013 to provide education programs, public outreach, and guidance for commemorative events regarding America's involvement in WWI, which many see as The War That Changed the World.
  • The World War One Centennial Commission is creating the National WWI Memorial in Washington, DC through private donation.