AMERICAN LEFT HISTORY

This space is dedicated to the proposition that we need to know the history of the struggles on the left and of earlier progressive movements here and world-wide. If we can learn from the mistakes made in the past (as well as what went right) we can move forward in the future to create a more just and equitable society. We will be reviewing books, CDs, and movies we believe everyone needs to read, hear and look at as well as making commentary from time to time. Greg Green, site manager

Monday, November 07, 2016

From Veterans For Peace- What Are You Doing for Armistice Day?



	What are you doing for Armistice Day? Over the last several years, Veterans For Peace chapters have taken the lead in celebrating Armistice Day on November 11 lifting up the original intention of that day – a worldwide call for peace. Read about the history of Armistice Day here. Veterans For Peace is calling on all our members and allies to once again take a stand for peace this Armistice Day. This year, with a political arena fueled by hate and fear, it is as urgent as ever to ring the bells for peace. No matter who is elected president, the need for our work will continue. We must press our government to end reckless military interventions that endanger the entire world. We must build a culture of peace. Read Veterans For Peace's statement on Armistice Day! We call for the observance of Veterans Day to be in keeping with the holiday’s original intent, to be “a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace," as it was celebrated at the ending of World War I when the world came together to recognize the need for lasting peace. After World War II, the U.S. Congress decided to re-brand November 11 as Veterans Day. Honoring the warrior quickly morphed into honoring the military and glorifying war. Armistice Day, as a result, has been flipped from a day for peace into a day for displays of militarism. Take Action - Here are some ideas! Sign up for the Armistice Day Thunderclap! Partner with local peace groups to hold an event in honor of Armistice Day Ring bells at 11am on November 11th, as was done at the end of World War One Approach churches and ask them to ring bells at 11am on November 11th March in your community's Veterans Day Parade and bring peace into the commemoration/discussion -- Don't forget to send us pictures! Write an op-ed or letter to the editor. Please send to casey@veteransforpeace.org for inclusion on our website Share Your Vision of Peace! Submit a 10–20 second video illustrating your vision of peace. When you create your video, please state your name and city/state and complete the following sentence: "As a veteran, I believe peace is possible when _______________." Take action on Twitter! Use these sample tweets: I will be celebrating #VeteransDay as a day dedicated to peace #ArmisticeDay @VFPNational Veterams will ring 11 bells this year to remember #ArmisticeDay, a day of #Peace @VFPNational Remember #ArmisticeDay as a day of #Peace #VeteransDay #VeteransForPeace #ArmisticeDay: A reminder of the day leaders came together to end WWI - “war to end all wars” #VeteransForPeace #ArmisticeDay began in 1918 to celebrate the end of World War I & the idea of ending all war. #VeteransForPeace We know that many veteran's parades happened this past weekend. Did you march and celebrate Armistice Day this past weekend? Tell us about it or upload your pictures! If you need tabling materials or VFP promo items for Armistice Day, please e-mail casey@veteransforpeace.org! No matter what action you decide to take, please let us know so we can promote the work that you're doing.
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