Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Speaking Of History

     When is a tree at a rural intersection not just a tree?

     When it's the International World War Peace Tree, a linden to the southwest of Darmstadt, Indiana, marking the armistice that ended the First World War.

     It's a touching reminder of an optimistic time.
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4 comments:

  1. Old NFOJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Interesting piece, and I didn't know it existed. Thanks!

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  2. KeadsJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:25 AM

    I did not know that. Thanks

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  3. NAVIGATORJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    BROOKLYN BOTANIC GARDENS HAD A RATHER
    MAJESTIC STAND OF MAPLE TREES PLANTED ON
    ARMISTICE DAY 1918 THEY WERE ONLY RECENTLY CUT DOWN ALSO MANY STREET TREES WERE PLANTED IN MEMORY OF SOLDIERS
    KIA THEY USED TO HAVE SMALL BRASS MEMORIAL PLAQUES IN THE SIDE WALK BY THE
    TREE INDICATING NAME RANK SERVICE HIS DATES AND THE PLACE WHERE HE WAS KILLED
    NOT MANY HAVE SURVIVED SINCE THEY WERE PLANTED

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  4. RichDJanuary 23, 2013 at 8:42 PM

    Interesting. I pass near it everyday going to work and never knew it was there. Have to stop and look this weekend. Thanks

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