It's been over 100 years since the beginni ng of World War I. This war\, more than any other\, brought with it change s to the leadership in Europe\, changes in warfare\, and changes to societ y\, especially for women. Hear how World War I resulted in - to quote a so ng from another war - a world turned upside down.
\nTerry Lynch has been a professional actor performing on stage\, TV\, film and radio in the Chicagoland area for more than 20 years. He has also appeared regularly o n the WGN Morning Show. \; This program is brought to you in partnersh ip with the Cary\, Crystal Lake and Huntley libraries. \; Refreshments will be served.
\nWorld War I &ndash\; known at the time as &ldquo\ ;The Great War&rdquo\; &ndash\; officially ended when the Treaty of Versai lles was signed on June 28\, 1919\, in the Palace of Versailles outside th e town of Versailles\, France. However\, fighting ceased seven months earl ier when an armistice\, or temporary cessation of hostilities\, between th e Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason\, November 11\, 1918\, is generally regarded as the end of &ldquo\;the war to end all wars.&rdqu o\; \; Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11\, regardle ss of what day of the week on which it falls.(https://department.va.gov/ve terans-day/history-of-veterans-day/)
\nPlease also join us in re ading \;Angel Down \;by Daniel Kraus\, which is set on th e front lines of WWI. \; We have an event planned on November 6th at McHenry County College w ith Daniel Kraus\, interviewed by Chicago Tribune columnist Heidi Stevens - join us!
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