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The 100th Anniversary of the Armistice to End the Great War

Posted on November 11, 2018 by SCblogger

We would like to take a moment on this Veterans Day to remember the 100th Anniversary of the end of the Great War. If you would like to read more about the local celebrations following the news of an Armistice, … Continue reading →

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A Moment to Remember – Armistice Day, 1918

Posted on November 6, 2008 by SCblogger

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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