On November 11, 2018 @ 11:00am local time…
Americans across the nation will toll bells in remembrance of those who served and sacrificed. Join these great organizations and #TollTheBell
The World War One Centennial Commission – along with the Pritzker Military Museum & Library, the Society of the Honor Guard of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the National Cathedral, The American Legion, and Veterans of Foreign Wars – has announced a nationwide bell-tolling on Nov. 11 as a solemn reminder of the sacrifice and service of veterans of the Great War, and all veterans.
“Bells of Peace: A World War One Remembrance” encourages citizens and organizations across the nation to toll bells in their communities 21 times at 11 a.m. local time on Nov. 11. To register your location, go to https://www.worldwar1centennial.org/commemorate/event-map-system/bells-of-peace-a-world-war-i-remembrance.html
Bells of Peace: Participation App – This year you can commemorate the Centennial of the WWI Armistice with you, or a group of people opening the Bells of Peace App before 11:00 am on 11/11. As the built-in countdown timer reaches 11:00 am local, Bells of Peace will toll from every device; together; 21 times; in a remembrance of when the fighting ended on the Western Front. The App is available for iOS & Android mobile devices.
For more information on the Bells of Peace App visit https://www.worldwar1centennial.org/commemorate/event-map-system/ace-smartphone-app.html