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Whitehall’s Cenotaph has been the UK’s primary focus for remembrance of those who lost their lives in war since it was first unveiled in 1920. Television broadcasts of Armistice Day ceremonies began in 1937 and 1938, but ceased in 1939 with the outbreak of World War II.
After the end of World War II in 1945, November 11th was designated as Remembrance Sunday. The second Sunday in November was set aside specifically to pay tribute to those killed in both wars. Cameras from BBC were present on November 10th, 1946 to capture national remembrance commemorations, which included a new addition to the Cenotaph in recognition of the years of World War II.
As a result of Remembrance Sunday’s establishment, the Cenotaph has been the centrepiece of London’s commemorations for the fallen every year. It is customary for political leaders and members of the British Royal Family to lay wreaths at the foot of the monument, and two minutes of silence is observed at 11am. The day is also symbolised by the wearing of poppies, inspired by the poem In Flanders Fields by John McCrae in 1915.
Though the COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruption to traditional remembrance ceremonies, they are still set to take place albeit under different circumstances in 2020. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the permanent Cenotaph being put in place. An online service will be broadcast allowing people to show their respects from home, and veterans will be invited to attend in small numbers
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