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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1921
Page
10
The nation paid homage to an unknown American soldier at a grand ceremony near Washington. President Harding and Pershing led dignitaries from Capitol to Fort Myer, as crowds lined Pennsylvania Avenue to witness the burial rites with prayers, music, and salutes honoring the fallen hero and Allied nations.
Generals Foch and Diaz praise the national day’s ceremonies in Washington. Foch calls the homage to soldiers who died in France a noble expression of a people’s respect and expresses deep emotion at the display of devotion.
Washington November 11. The flag atop the White House flew at half staff for the first time since Theodore Roosevelt’s death. President Harding ordered Old Glory dipped in respect to America’s unknown dead buried at Arlington. Such half mast status is reserved for presidential orders or the White House occupant’s death.
At 9:15 a.m. the head of the parade reached the White House. After the caisson passed, President Harding left his position in the line and went to the front of the White House grounds to review the remainder of the procession as it moved toward Arlington.
Flags waved and bunting glittered as a ceremony marked the opening of the arms conference on Saturday. The festive display also paid tribute to the unknown hero who had passed away.
Washington November 11 President Harding and General Pershing walked side by side with aides after the Unknown Hero's body. The President wore black mourning dress and a silk hat while Pershing wore minimal decorations save the Victory Medal.
In Brownsville Texas a snow white pigeon flew into Sacred Heart Church during an Armistice Day service and perched above a memorial window, remaining there throughout the ceremony.
President Harding’s Arlington address honors a national hero, recalling a soldier who died for the republic and the sacrifices of American homes. He condemns modern warfare’s destruction, calls for peace, and urges a global leadership grounded in justice and civilization.
A public address on Armistice Day urged standing against armed warfare and seeking a lasting era of peace. The speaker emphasized national unity, prayers for all peoples, and the need for a conscious civilization to prevent future wars, ending with a traditional prayer.
A flag draped coffin moved behind army and navy leaders on a caisson as admirals and generals led the procession with eight living heroes as body bearers. Crowds saluted as six black horses pulled the funeral car with drivers upright in the saddle.
Washington November 11. For the first time since Theodore Roosevelt's death the White House flag flew at half staff today. By order of President Harding Old Glory dipped in salute to America's unknown dead buried at Arlington. The flag is half masted only by special presidential order or upon a White House occupant's death.
Washington Post columnist Kirke L Simpson writes the Unknown Dead stories for the Associated Press. The morning piece is praised for its diction and thoughtful style, reflecting Simpson’s long Washington staff tenure since 1913.
November 11 details from Portland show a dove crossing the crowd during a noon veterans parade in front of City Hall. Governor Baxter led memorial services while Harold T. Andrews Post of the American Legion organized the event.
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