(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.

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.