"NOVEMBER 11TH IS MORE THAN AN AMERICAN HOLIDAY"
Ithaca, New York (JFK+50) On November 11, 1920, the Cornell Daily Sun published a front page editorial titled "Armistice Day*."
The editorial states...
"The World War** will not go uncelebrated in America during the years that are to come. The news of the armistice (two short years ago) was flashed all over the world. All memories were drowned in the sudden flash of joy at the end of the struggle. In America, the day will never be forgotten. Peace spread quickly from coast to coast."
The Cornell Sun concluded...
"(November 11th) is more than an American holiday, it is the universal thanksgiving day."
*Armistice Day signaled the end of World War I at the "11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month" on November 11, 1918. The armistice was signed in France at 5:45 a.m. to take effect at 11 a.m. The day is a national holiday in France & other Allied nations. In the United States is now known as Veterans Day to honor all veterans.
**In 1920, it was known as "The World War" because at that time there had only been the one. Ironically, some called it "the war to end all wars." It was only after a second world war came along (1939-1945) that "the world war" was rechristened "World War I".
SOURCE
"Armistice Day," The Cornell Daily Sun, Vol XLI, No. 40, 11 Nov 1920, Keith Johnson '56. Archive, www.cdsun.library.cornell.edu/
