100th Anniversary Of World War 1 (The Great War) (Page 2): Right on, Stephen G.

ghill42 Loc: Colorado

Right on, Stephen G.

anotherview Loc: California

You appear stuck on presenting the action of the President in a negative view.

In addition, your comment leaves no room for an explanation involving safety and security concerns.

Stephan G wrote:

And those other dignitaries did not get the copy of the hall pass? It did not *prevent* many others from participating.

We only have to look at the recent precedents.

Stephan G

anotherview wrote:

You appear stuck on presenting the action of the President in a negative view.

In addition, your comment leaves no room for an explanation involving safety and security concerns.

I fully understand the difference between a statesman vs a politician.

Again, we, as a people, should not ignore precedents.

I do not play your game.

Now, to view photographs and the world with fully open eyes.

Susan yamakawa

mas24 wrote:

World War 1 began in 1914 in Europe. The United St... (show quote)

Thank you

Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA

mas24 wrote:

World War 1 began in 1914 in Europe. The United St... (show quote)

Here is a photo I took in a local cemetery. The reason I took this shot --- what caught my attention was the inscription at the bottom. It states he served in the World War. There was no mention that it was WWI because he died in 1936 before the onset of WWII. He never knew he served in WWI, just in the World War -- the war to end all wars! Unfortunately he lived to only 40 years of age. Makes me wonder if his service had anything to do with his abbreviated life.

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One Rude Dawg Loc: Athol, ID

Stephan G wrote:

The War to end all Wars. The sad truth is that wars will never end until this world ends. There will always be the one who thinks only his way is the best way over others. War starts with only one combatant.

The world would be a great place without humans.

Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona

John N wrote:

Disgraceful excuse from the P.O.T.U.S. Men (including Americans) were drowning in mud in the trenches it was so wet and gloopy at the time.
I'd like to think that the Trudeau story doing the rounds was a response (that only Trudeau seems able to pull off) but that has resurfaced from an earlier year.
And the Queen, she's no spring chicken and I believe she had to get Prince Charles to lay her wreath for her, but I get the feeling she'll be there if they have to put a board in her coat.

Oh come on people. This about celebrating and remembering the sacrifices of our men and women who served in the military. You're personal political philosophy has no place in this discussion.

WayneL Loc: Baltimore Md

In DC there is no WW I monument, it say World War. I guess they didn't think there was going to be a WW II

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

Bridges wrote:

Here is a photo I took in a local cemetery. The reason I took this shot --- what caught my attention was the inscription at the bottom. It states he served in the World War. There was no mention that it was WWI because he died in 1936 before the onset of WWII. He never knew he served in WWI, just in the World War -- the war to end all wars! Unfortunately he lived to only 40 years of age. Makes me wonder if his service had anything to do with his abbreviated life.

He missed Pearl Harbor by 5 years. One would never know for sure, if his abbreviated life was due to his participation in that War. I take a friend to the VA hospital periodically. VA hospitals are unlike local hospitals. You see things you never see in a local or privately owned hospital. And the waiting rooms are always full. I've had to stand sometimes, until a patient has been called to get a seat. Regardless, the care given is still good, compared to yesteryears. 1936, that was about the year Social Security was introduced by FDR.

Biogon44

Please get your history facts right. Japan WAS involved in the First World War on the Allied side. Being opportunists, the Japanese defeated the German presence in China, protected the British interests in East Asia, and even steamed Japanese warships into the Mediterannean to help Britain and France. And, if I am not mistaken, Japan acquired islands in the South Pacific from defeated Germany, the site of much fighting with the USA in World War II.

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

WayneL wrote:

In DC there is no WW I monument, it say World War. I guess they didn't think there was going to be a WW II

I have visited the WW2, Korean and Vietnam Memorials in Washington DC during the year 2015. That same year, the 2015 National Authorization Act, established the WW1 Centennial Commission. The WW1 Memorial will be built at 14th and Pennsylvania Avenue, DC, in Pershing Park.

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

Biogon44 wrote:

Please get your history facts right. Japan WAS involved in the First World War on the Allied side. Being opportunists, the Japanese defeated the German presence in China, protected the British interests in East Asia, and even steamed Japanese warships into the Mediterannean to help Britain and France. And, if I am not mistaken, Japan acquired islands in the South Pacific from defeated Germany, the site of much fighting with the USA in World War II.

Yes, Japan was an ally. Their troops did not serve in Europe during the Great War. President Wilson wanted the League of Nations. Japan was snubbed at the Peace Talks in Europe after the war. And walked out. During the 1930s, Japan invaded China. They murdered millions. And later, they became so bold as to bomb Pearl Harbor. And, you know the rest of the story. That alliance didn't last long.

Stephan G

Curmudgeon wrote:

Oh come on people. This about celebrating and remembering the sacrifices of our men and women who served in the military. You're personal political philosophy has no place in this discussion.

It is also a time to understand the History that led up to the conflagration. As I stated earlier, it only takes one combatant. Unchallenged, obviously.

David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

jerryc41 wrote:

And millions died from the Spanish Flu around the same time. So much for the good old days. Unfortunately, the next world war will probably be nuclear.

Three of my dad's siblings died of the Spanish Flu.

I'm old enough to remember when 11 November was called "Armistice Day"--before it was co opted for all the wars. And we bought and wore imitation poppies that day. I also remember the poem "In Flanders Fields" (and cry):

In Flanders Fields
John McCrae, 1872 - 1918

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place, and in the sky,
The larks, still bravely singing, fly,
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead; short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe!
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high!
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

I have seen some of those crosses in Flanders fields, and I cried there, too....

mmcgavin

Is this really correct?

They received all the German possessions, islands such as the Marianas as a League of Nations mandate, which were then converted to major naval bases,