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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Patrick Daly

When is Armistice Day, why is it called that, and is it different from Remembrance Day?

Millions across the nation on Friday will fall silent as they remember those who have been killed by war.

Every year, November 11 is a day when fallen soldiers and civilians who have died as a result of conflict are remembered and honoured.

Many might have noticed poppies, sold as part of the yearly appeal for veterans charity the British Legion, being pinned on to jackets lapels as a form of respect and support for the armed services.

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