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100th anniversary of Armistice Day and the end of WWI

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Meet in the Senate Theater in Exhibition Hall. 30 minutes.
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Fridays November 9, 16, 23, 30 and Saturday, November 10 at 1:30 p.m.
In remembrance of the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day and the end of WWI, see historic footage of the funeral for the Unknown Soldier of WWI and discuss the role the U.S. Capitol played in this important event. Meet in the Senate Theater in Exhibition Hall. 30 minutes.

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