Honoring the Continuing March Toward World Peace

Joanie Schirm November 11, 2013 Respond

November 11 – yesterday marked the 95^th anniversary of the signing of the armistice ending World War I. You remember the much repeated phrase “The war to end all wars”? It originated from British author and social commentator H.G. Wells’ book titled “The War That Will End War.”

Later, the words were used by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson along with “to make the world safe for democracy.” Wilson believed that America’s entry into the war was necessary to preserve human freedom. Henceforth in search of this elusive “lasting peace,” this quest remains the linchpin for entering many wars. Sadly, war has not succeeded in ending war but courageous men and women everywhere continue to try.

Yesterday in America also was about honoring those who tried -the Veterans of all wars.

In the name of freedom – with respect for human rights and dignity – may today start our march toward lasting peace for humanity.

Published by Joanie Schirm

Joanie Schirm won the 2013 Global Ebook Award for Best Biography for her book: Adventurers Against Their Will. Potomac Books will publish the second book, her father’s epic WWII tale, My Dear Boy: A World War II Story of Escape, Exile, and Revelation on March 1, 2019. Joanie is an award-winning writer, photographer, community activist, and retired Orlando, Florida businesswoman. The daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Oswald Holzer, she grew up on a sandy barrier island on the Space Coast of Florida, a place where extraordinary memories are made and pelicans soar. A sought after public speaker, she is internationally known for her highly successful leadership role in Orlando’s hosting of FIFA’s 1994 World Cup USA 1994. She is the proud parent of two adult children, Kelly and Derick, and lives in Orlando with her husband, Roger Neiswender. Her books can be purchased here.