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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Old Rock Day
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First Cliff Walk
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Göreme, Cappadocia, Turkey
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In Texas, even the riverbend is big
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A hero for the 21st century
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A bird of beauty
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Ingenuity in action on the Santa Monica Pier
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A bridge that rocks
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Silvereyes in South Korea
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Chilling out in the Arctic
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At the foot of Dubrovnik s Gibraltar
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Colle Santa Lucia, Dolomites, Italy
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Sutherland Falls in Fiordland National Park
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Where the glow of the holidays lingers
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Lighting the way to new beginnings
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Greetings from Asbury Park
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River otters at Acadia National Park, Maine
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It s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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New York City Marathon
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Feelin groovy on Record Store Day
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Patriot Day
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In praise of the pipes
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A seabird gets schooled
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Lake Pehoé, Torres del Paine National Park, Chile
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In Apia Harbor for Samoan Independence Day
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Meandering through Patagonia
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Kissing Day
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Cinco de Mayo
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