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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El Valle de la Luna, Chile
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Exploring the wilder side of New York
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All eyes on moths
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The Wall for Peace
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Bavarian Forest National Park, Germany
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It s Independence Day
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Rocks on the move
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‘Fringe’ takes center stage as Edinburgh celebrates the arts
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Mid-Autumn Festival
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Hay bales in North Yorkshire, England
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A hidden jewel in Croatia
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Galeries Lafayette, Paris
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It’s Giving Tuesday
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Vineyards in the Mosel Valley, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany
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200th anniversary of Brazilian independence
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A Portuguese fort takes a star turn
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Talampaya National Park, Argentina
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Sunny day, sweepin the clouds away
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A crane for good luck in today’s big game
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Wind Cave National Park celebrates 120 years
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Hallstatt, Austria
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Step into the dark
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Tom Turkey takes Manhattan
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Union Square, Manhattan
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Glass footbridge in Zhangjiajie, China
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Staircase of turquoise pools
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Bangkok, Thailand
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The ‘Living Forest’ in Biscay, Spain
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Cecil Brewer Staircase, London
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Birds of a feather