Today we"re marking the International Day of Peace, first commemorated in 1981, when the United Nations dedicated the day to "strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of nonviolence and ceasefire." This year"s theme is "End racism, build peace." As the UN says, "Achieving true peace entails much more than laying down arms. It requires the building of societies where all members feel that they can flourish. It involves creating a world in which people are treated equally, regardless of their race."
International Day of Peace
Today in History
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‘The memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever’
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Happy Thanksgiving!
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National Frog Month
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Festival of British Archaeology
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Mount Field National Park, Tasmania, Australia
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Happy birthday to the Peak!
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Pi Day
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A bridge too Fawr
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Central Highlands of Vietnam
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Maple and bamboo forests in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan
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Can you see the family resemblance?
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Fall comes to the Last Frontier
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Gray days ahead in Monterey
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It’s National Walk to Work Day
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World Rivers Day
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Looking back on 150 years of rail travel
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Brown pelican, San Diego, California
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World Rivers Day
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Swinging into International Jazz Day
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International Tea Day
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Feature Attraction: 85 years at the drive-in
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Happy anniversary to the National Park Service!
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Where the wildflowers grow
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Native American Heritage Month
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Tasmans Arch, Tasmania, Australia
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Vatican City with St. Peters Basilica
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Flock together for Cousins Day
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Seattle Central Library, Seattle, Washington
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Water colors
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Through an artist s eyes
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