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A Moment to Remember – Armistice Day, 1918
Americans probably couldn’t be blamed if they were lacking in holiday spirit as October faded into November in 1918. Not only was the Spanish Influenza making its way through the Quad Cities*, but the Great War continued to rage in … Continue reading
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Tagged Armistice, Armistice Day, Parade, Victory Celebration, World War One
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