This would never happen in the US. We have an enemy within who seeks to destroy such unification.
Remember in the years following 9/11 the left protesting the showing of any footage, saying it would be too painful for the nation & the families? Gimme a break. Now, hardly anyone marks the occasion, and it was only 9 short years ago.
Rememberence Day pretty much unites left and right here in Britain, only the most loathesome and contemptuous Islamic Extremists protest against it, for the obvious reasons.
Everyone else who isn’t of immigrant stock (i.e. 95% of the population) has had family members who fought in WWI. In fact, even many of the commonwealth immgrants had family members who fought for Britain in those years.
We DID used to do this in the U.S.! I was raised in Kansas, and we ALWAYS bought “red poppies” for this remembrance. It was done in other states, too. It was just part of our “tradition”. I wonder why no one is mentioning this? Has everyone truly “forgotten” this tradition?
Sadly, you are correct. But there are a vast number that do honor all veterans. Perhaps the effort could be promoted it in our churches/synagogues, communities, etc., and pressuring local, state officials to take up the cause thereby making it easier to make it national. Once wide support is seen, then elected officials will follow. Hopefully.
Let’s start the effort right here at Free Republic. Someone find the poppy manufacturer. American Legion and VFW have poppies, though different styles.
Sadly, you are correct. But there are a vast number that do honor all veterans. Perhaps the effort could be promoted it in our churches/synagogues, communities, etc., and pressuring local, state officials to take up the cause thereby making it easier to make it national. Once wide support is seen, then elected officials will follow. Hopefully.
Let’s start the effort right here at Free Republic. Someone find the poppy manufacturer. American Legion and VFW have poppies, though different styles.