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When the Veterans day was moved to the fourth Monday in October, many people were upset and wanted to reserve the commemoration for November 11th.

Little blurbs from people in Hartford who discuss Veterans day and how they feel about it

A view of the Armistice Day celebrations from a building on Main Street. Crowds of people, automobiles and trolley cars fill the intersection of Main Street and Pearl Street.

These three pictures are of the American Legion post. "The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness." -American Legion Website

Seth Thomas Marine Clock in bronze case made for the U.S. Navy in 1911.

Portrait of Governor Marcus H. Holcomb

Message to the people of Connecticut from Governor Marcus Holcomb

Picture of cover of President Wilson's address to Congress concerning World War I Cover

Poster for War Rally on December 14, 1917 in Litchfield supported recruitment efforts.

Sheet music for Liberty Chorus's Spirit of Victory March