"They gave their tomorrows so we could have our today." Author unknown.
On this day in 1918, the Great War ended with Germany bereft of manpower, supplies and in the face of invasion signed an armistice agreement with the Allies, bringing World War1 to a close. Today is Armistice Day
or Remembrance Day and is commemorated in the United States, Great Britain and France.
War decimated countries and families with death and maiming of young men and women. It changed the way people lived, especially the class systems and roles of women around Europe. World War II followed and in places around the globe, wars continue. There is no better warning of this divided and angry world than America right now.
November 11 is the 315th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar, which means 50 days remain until the end of the year - and what a year it has been. Most of us will be glad to see it end. Yet we will still find ourselves challenged to stand up for what we believe, challenged to care for our world and to seek peace, hope and love.
One sign of hope is the Earth Alliance, Leo DiCaprio's foundation is dedicated to the long-term health and well-being of all Earth's inhabitants. Interestingly, Leo DiCaprio was born on November 11, 1974. Through collaborative partnerships, Earth Alliance supports innovative projects that protect vulnerable wildlife from extinction, while restoring balance to threatened ecosystems and communities, providing millions in grants to projects in five oceans and across seven continents.
