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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Pining for spring
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Northern cardinal in winterberry bush
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Mediterranean red sea stars
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American Wetlands Month
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Frankenstein Friday
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Jerte Valley in bloom
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National Bison Day
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Merry Christmas!
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Lower Antelope Canyon, Arizona
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Infrared Jupiter, erupting Io
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International Surfing Day
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Keep your hands inside the ride at all times…
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Embracing the cold
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American bison, Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming
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Snow buntings take flight
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The eloquence of elephants
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