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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THANK YOU GREATEST OF ALL TIME UNITED STATES ARMY!!! THANK YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO! PLEASE STAY HAPPY, HEALTHY, AND SAFE! AND PLEASE DON’T BURN OUT! AND PLEASE EAT ENOUGH PROTEIN! 😀🦅🇺🇸🌹💐💯♥️🙏

Nov 11, 2026 · 4:34 PM UTC

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