Truce of 1918 is this year on November 11, 2024
Armistice Day, also known as Remembrance Day or the Day of Peace, is a solemn holiday observed in France on November 11th each year. It commemorates the armistice signed between the Allies and Germany, effectively ending World War I on November 11, 1918.
The background of Armistice Day dates back to the devastating conflict of World War I, which lasted from 1914 to 1918. The armistice was signed in a railway carriage in Compiègne, France, and it marked the end of hostilities on the Western Front.
On Armistice Day, the French nation pays tribute to the millions of soldiers who fought and lost their lives during the war. It serves as a moment of reflection and remembrance for the sacrifices made by those who served in the armed forces.
The centerpiece of the commemoration is the ceremony held at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, where the President of France lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The event is attended by veterans, military personnel, government officials, and the general public.
Throughout the country, various memorial services, parades, and ceremonies take place to honor the fallen soldiers. Schools and businesses often observe a moment of silence at 11 am, the exact time when the armistice was signed.