(NEXSTAR) — Memorial Day has a relatively simple purpose: honor those who have died in American wars. What isn’t as simple is how the American flag should be flown to mark the holiday.

and at the same time we’re honoring what that flag means by giving it the respect it deserves” Marc Majot says. Veterans day, initially known as Armistice Day, commemorates the end of World ...

This became known as Armistice Day - the day Germany signed an armistice ... Postcard with illustration of flags promoting freedom (circa 1917). At the start of 1918, Germany was in a strong ...

An agreement, called the Armistice was signed at 5 am. This day is now called Victory Day ... Road.We passed thousands of people carrying flags and ribbons, all walking south towards the city.