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History of Veterans Day. World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the. Veterans Day, in the United States, national holiday (November 11) honouring veterans of the armed forces and those killed in the country’s wars. Armistice Day Becomes Veterans Day. World War I officially ended on June 28, 1919, with the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. The actual fighting between the.

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Cox/Getty Images)Maryland has contributed its sons and daughters to military missions from the time the first military contingents were formed in the state’s colonial history. Shortly after the founding of St.

Mary’s County, on March 2. Maryland residents, both home and abroad. Maryland is also home to numerous military installations and naval bases.

Germany and the western allies, marking the beginning of the end of World War I. President Woodrow Wilson declared Nov. Armistice Day to commemorate and honor American veterans who had fought in the “war to end all wars.” It was not until 1. Armistice Day was officially changed to Veterans Day. During the 2. 01.

Veterans Day, local, state and federal government agencies will join veterans groups around the state to pause and remember Maryland’s veterans. Watch full movie The Christmas Gift in english with english subtitles 1440 16:9. These events will celebrate those who fought.

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St. Mary’s Veterans Day Parade. Courthouse Drive. Leonardtown, Md. 2. Date: Nov. 1. 1, 2. The annual Veterans Day Parade in Leonardtown, in St. Mary’s County, will feature marching bands, antique cars, cavalry units, bagpipes, Boy and Girl Scouts and a memorial wreath- laying ceremony in the town square.

Free parking and a shuttle service will be available at the St. Mary’s County Fairgrounds and at the College of Southern Maryland Campus. The parade kicks off at 1. Related: The Perfect Long Weekend In Baltimore(credit: AP Photo/Bob Child)Rockville Veterans Day Ceremony. Maryland Ave. Rockville, Md.

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Rockville will commemorate Veterans Day at Veterans Park. As is customary, the mayor and city council of Rockville will lead the ceremony. A wreath- laying ceremony by American Legion Post 8. Towson University Veterans Film Series. Towson University. York Road. Towson, Md.

Dates: Nov. 1- 2. Sponsored by the Fine Arts and Communication Department and the Veterans Center, Towson University is presenting a Veterans Film Series at 7 p. Veterans Day. There are four films that will be shown: “Veterans of Color,” “Jarhead,” “Service” and “Act of Valor.” The films will be shown at the Van Bokkelen Auditorium and admission is free.

War Memorial Commission. N. 2. 12. 02(4. 10) 3. The War Memorial was created by the governor of Maryland and the mayor of Baltimore in 1. The War Memorial was dedicated on April 5, 1. Covering two city blocks, the building is headquarters to a number of government and civil veterans groups. It features a 1,0. Maryland who died during World War I.

The facility is the repository for about 7. Copies of the records can be obtained by contacting the commission.(AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)Veterans Day Ride to Arlington Cemetery. Battley Harley- Davidson. Airpark Road. Gaithersburg, Md. Date: Nov. 1. 1, 2. Join other Harley- Davidson enthusiasts in their annual Veterans Day Ride to Arlington Cemetery. This year’s ride begins at 7: 3.

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Maryland Holidays - State Employee Holidays. For weather- related closings, announcements, and other information, see: http: //dbm. In Maryland, State employee holidays include each statewide general election day, and each other day that the President of the United States or the Governor designates for general cessation of business (Chapter 3. Acts of 1. 99. 6; Code State Personnel and Pensions Article, sec.

Several holidays formerly observed for State employees were abolished as such in 1. These included Lincoln's Birthday (Feb. Maryland Day (March 2. Good Friday, and Defender's Day (Sept. Chapter 3. 47, Acts of 1. Evartt. December 2. Monday)Christmas Day.