armistice day

Armistice Day was created at the end of what we now know as World War I. At the end of World War II, one Birmingham native felt a need to celebrate all veterans, and he set out to honor them. Raymond Weeks took his fight to Washington, D.C., and then put his words into action by leading what has become the largest and oldest Veteran’s Day Parade in the nation in his hometown of Birmingham. Listen to this episode to determine if his effort to create a holiday was successful.

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Join your host, Baskar Sundaram, as we commemorate Armistice Day with a riveting dive into the unexplored history of Indian soldiers in the First World War. This single episode weaves a three-act narrative, transporting you from the battlefields of the Western Front to the homecoming of these unsung heroes, and finally, contemplating the lasting legacy they left behind.

In the first act, we journey back to the early 20th century, when over 1.5 million soldiers from Undivided India were dispatched to fight on foreign soils. Discover how they bravely navigated new cultures, languages, and landscapes, their courage resonating in every bullet fired, every trench dug.

The second act focuses on the aftermath of the war, the hero's journey home laden with unseen scars of battle. Feel the palpable struggle as they wrestle for recognition and rights amidst a society grappling with its own transformation.

Finally, in the third act, we reflect on their sacrifices and draw lessons for our time. We ask essential questions about why they fought, what they gained, and what these stories teach us about our shared humanity, even in times of conflict.

This Armistice Day, let's honor those who fought for our freedom, remember their sacrifices, and learn from their stories. With every tale spun, every lesson learned, we shape a better future. Tune in to Scribble Talk for this extraordinary journey into our shared past.

Dr. Dan talks with Navy veteran LTC Bobby Brookshire about the history and meaning of the Memorial Day and Veterans Day holidays honoring the men and women who have served and are serving in our nation's military.

In this month’s episode we interview David Iverson, historical researcher for The Royal Parks Guild. David tells us about the practical uses The Royal Parks had during both world wars, paying particular attention to WW1. He shares how the government drained the lake in St James’s Park to make way for the temporary building of the Ministry of Shipping and how much of the parks were taken over for allotments to combat food shortages. We discuss how the wars shaped our parks today and the touching stories of parks' staff who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. 

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About The Royal Parks:

The Royal Parks is the charity that exists to make sure London’s eight historic royal parks will always be there to enrich the lives of local residents and visitors to London.

The charity looks after eight of London’s largest open spaces: Hyde Park, The Green Park, Richmond Park, Greenwich Park, St James’s Park, Bushy Park, The Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill, and Kensington Gardens.

For more information visit www.royalparks.org.uk

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A bonus from the Don Watson interview that was the feature of last week's Redfern episode. To commemorate Remembrance Day (Armistice Day), speechwriter Don Watson talks about Paul Keating's beautiful 'Eulogy for the Unknown Soldier' that was delivered at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra on 11 November, 1993. The occasion was the interment of the remains of one Australian solider, dug up from a battlefield on the Western Front.

It is a revered speech in this country, the words are now chiselled into the Australian War Memorial itself and the phrase 'He is all of them, and he is one of us'; was even at the centre of a political stoush in 2013 over whether it should replace Kipling's 'Known Unto God' on the graves of Unknown Soldiers. (Kipling won the day).

This is a shorter episode than the usual Speakola length. If you are interested in Don Watson and his speechwriitng career, the previous episode is much more detailed, and discusses Watson's somewhat broken relationship with the former Prime Minister.

Watson's most recent books are 'There it is Again' (Collected Writings) and The Bush.

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¡En honor al Día de los Veteranos de Guerra, este episodio está dedicado a celebrar el 11 de noviembre!

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Los Recursos de Investigación:

“5 Facts to Know About Veterans Day”, por Katie Lange del Departamento de Defensa de los Estados Unidos en el 5 de noviembre de 2018. https://www.defense.gov/explore/story/article/1675470/5-facts-to-know-about-veterans-day/

“Día de los Veteranos de Guerra”, por la Embajada de los Estados Unidos en Argentina. https://ar.usembassy.gov/es/education-culture-es/irc/feriados-celebraciones-en-estados-unidos/dia-de-los-veteranos-de-guerra/

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June 6, 2019 marked the 75th anniversary of the Allied landings in Normandy, France during the Second World War. This bonus episode of Record of Service, Historica Canada’s new podcast, features the lived experiences of veterans who participated in the operation through testimonies from The Memory Project Archive.

Listen, then request a Memory Project speaker at http://www.thememoryproject.com/book-a-speaker

Learn more about D-Day and the Battle of Normandy on The Canadian Encyclopedia: https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en

Music Credit: Kai Engel – Hopes and Dreams (FMA)

It was a chance event that brought about Rob Morrison's attendance at the funeral of a WWI soldier, on the battlefield where he died a century before.