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Bells of Peace Sunday, November 11, 2018
World War I ended with the signing of the Armistice at 11 a.m. on November 11, 1918, bringing an end to "The War to End All Wars." Communities across the country will join in the tolling of the Peace Bells 21 times to honor the 116,516 American men and women who perished in World War I.
Everyone can participate
All community members can participate in the tolling of the bells. Simply download the "Bells of Peace: WWI Armistice" app on Google Play or at the Apple app store.
Be sure to have your mobile phone switched on and the app will toll the bells on November 11, 2018, at 11 a.m.
You can choose the type of bell chime you'd like the app to ring by tapping on the little bell icon at the bottom of the page. Participants may share their own messages, photos or videos via the app. The app may also be plugged into a sound system.
For more information, please visit www.worldwar1centennial.org .
The Bells of Peace is a collaborative program sponsored by the United States World War I Centennial Commission, the Pritzker Military Museum and Library in Chicago, the Society of the Honor Guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars.