Salt Lake Telegram | 1919-11-11 | Page 9 | Nation Observes Anniversary of Armistice Day

Nation Observes Anniversary o of f Armistice Day By Sy Associated Press Presa W WASHINGTON ASHI T Nov lov 11 The H.-The Th first anniversary of the signing of the armistice in the world w war r was observed generally today throughout through- through out the United d States Governors of ot nearly a dozen states had proclaimed th the day day daya a a. legal holiday while many mayors through proclamations and public statements called attention to the significance of the dav day President Wilson In a statement nt addressed to all Americans declared de declared declared de- de the reflections of ot Armistice day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of tho those e who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory both because because because be be- cause of or the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given Iven America to show her sympathy with peace and Justice In the in-the the councils of or nations na na- General Pershing and Secretaries Secretaries Secre Secre- Baker Daniels and Lansing also pointed out in statements to the American people the deep and solemn mea meaning nIne of the day while General March 1 chief of staff InI Ina in ina a I message to the veterans as asserted asserted asserted as- as The first anniversary of the armistice finds the country holding holding holding hold hold- ing in most affectionate remembrance remembrance remembrance brance tho the work you performed so cheerfully and gallantly during your service here and overseas The story of your participation In Inthe Inthe inthe the war will Inspire future generations gener gener- You have now turned your at attention attention attention at- at to civil problems In which the lessons you learned in war may be aptly applied Patriotism self control and unity of ot action make for the future welfare of or the country as well as for success In battle You have stood fast under fire tire and today your our country ex expects expects expects ex- ex you to stand as firmly in aiding your government and acid establishIng establishing establishing lishing the doctrines of true Americanism so they will endure forever Having passed through the great struggle you stand as asan asan asan an example of Idealism to coming generations be inspired with tho the thought that you vou must continue to tobe tobe tobe be a good example of or the glorious spirit which actuated you In your fight for liberty Some of you are still In uniform uniform uni uni- form some of you are In civilian clothes Respect the uniform you wore and honor the country and flag for tor which you fought Washington observed the da day with exercises centering about the planting of ot two vo memorial trees In Lafayette square opposite the White House Members of ot the cabinet and amI Generals Pershing am and March larch had arranged to take part partIn partIn In the