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ARMISTICE DAY
battle by those wounded, of the spirit of patriotism and bravery shown by those who, fortunately, escaped shot and shell.
On this day let us think only of the great cause for which the Allies fought—a splendid cause, one that led to victory and peace. And in thinking of the great cause for which we fought, let us think also of a bond of eternal peace, so that the people of the world may work and rebuild and find happiness in industrial pursuits, with no thoughts of future conflicts.
God helping, peace will reign throughout the world.
LEST WE FORGET
BY CURTIS WHEELER
(Armistice Day, 1926)
The cold rain falls on Dun-sur-Meuse to-night,
My brothers of the Marne, do you fare well,
Where by the ford, or on some wind-swept height,
You lie among the hamlets where you fell?
Do you sleep well these wet November nights,
Where there is never any brushwood blaze,
To cast within the dugout wavering lights,
And warm the chill of these benumbing days?