On November 11, 1918, the guns of World War I fell silent. For nearly 2 million American Soldiers still in France, the fighting was finally over. But their journey home would help shape a tradition that continues more than a century later: Veterans Day. (1/6)🧵
A black-and-white, vintage street-level photograph shows a dense crowd of men and women wearing hats. One man in military uniform stands near the center, raising a hat in celebration. The background features buildings and a street scene.

ALT A black-and-white, vintage street-level photograph shows a dense crowd of men and women wearing hats. One man in military uniform stands near the center, raising a hat in celebration. The background features buildings and a street scene.

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My Grandfather was there, in France, headed towards the front at the time.

Nov 11, 2026 · 7:19 PM UTC

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