Europe Remembers War Dead

Europe remembers war dead

Nov 11 – Angela Merkel become the first German Chancellor to attend French commemorations of the end of World War One.

 

Paul Chapman reports.


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Europe remembers war dead

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  1. A German Chancellor has never attended this ceremony before.
  2. The tomb of the unknown soldier is in Paris.
  3. The conflict ended 100 years ago.
  4. The two nations have always had a close alliance.
  5. History has been kind to the French/German relationship.
  6. The German Chancellor was invited by the French.
  7. In Britain the bell rings for 2 minutes.
  8. This act commemorates those who died in war.
  9. The ceremony is being held at Westminster Palace.
  10. There were three veterans from the first World War present.