Keywords: Renault
Item 17487
British surrender to George Washington, 1781
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1819 Location: Yorktown Media: Digital image
Item 9625
Tank, July 4th parade, Houlton, 1919
Contributed by: Aroostook County Historical and Art Museum Date: 1919-07-04 Location: Houlton Media: Photographic print
Exhibit
In 1954, November 11 became known as Veterans Day, a time to honor American veterans of all wars. The holiday originated, however, as a way to memorialize the end of World War I, November 11, 1918, and to "perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations." Mainers were involved in World War I as soldiers, nurses, and workers on the homefront aiding the military effort.