Today we"re marking the International Day of Peace, first commemorated in 1981, when the United Nations dedicated the day to "strengthening the ideals of peace, through observing 24 hours of nonviolence and ceasefire." This year"s theme is "End racism, build peace." As the UN says, "Achieving true peace entails much more than laying down arms. It requires the building of societies where all members feel that they can flourish. It involves creating a world in which people are treated equally, regardless of their race."
International Day of Peace
Today in History
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American bison, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
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Four little birds sitting in a tree…
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The Brocken, Harz National Park, Germany
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Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, California
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What s better than a smile?
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Heavens Gate Cave, Tianmen Mountain National Park, China
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A medieval Moorish gem
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National Take the Stairs Day
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A plot was afoot
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Saksun, Faroe Islands, Denmark
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Christmas Eve
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A fair that s star-studded
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Farmers Day
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Porto Timoni beach, Greece
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A bridge of Madison County
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Celebrating Flag Day
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Amphitheatre of El Jem, Tunisia
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3,000 years of history
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Ice and Snow Sailing World Championships
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Castle on a hill
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Sandstone formations in the badlands near Caineville, Utah
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Salt evaporation ponds on the island of Gozo, Malta
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