HARDING TO ISSUE PROCLAMATION MAKING NOV 11 A HOLIDAY
Washington, D.C. (JFK+50) On September 20, 1921, Carter Field of the New York Tribune learned that President Warren G. Harding is "convinced that an aroused public opinion will have its effect on the armament limitation conference," so he "intends to issue a proclamation and will make the day {Armistice Day*} a virtual, if not a legal, holiday."
The President plans to have the conference meet on November 11, 1921 "perfunctorily," and then adjourn without fanfare or speeches. The actual beginning of the conference will then be on November 12.
On November 11, the President and the Cabinet will go to Arlington National Cemetery to observe the burial of America's "Unknown Soldier**," who died in France during the late world war.
*Armistice Day, November 11, marks the signing of the armistice in France for the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front of WWI. AD became Veteran's Day to honor military veterans of all conflicts.
**The WWI Unknown Soldier is a recipient of the Medal of Honor, the Victoria Cross and other high awards. He was interred on Nov 11 1921 below a 3 level marble tomb.
SOURCE
"Harding Plans Solemn Day as Parley Opens," by Carter Field, The New York Tribune, September 21, 1921, www.chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/
