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DE HCR100

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

6/28/2018

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Spiegelman

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Origin

House of Representatives

149th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Commemorates the 100th anniversary of World War I (1914-1918), known as "the War to End All Wars"
  • Recognizes the United States' entry into the war in April 1917 following President Wilson's appeal to Congress, with the nation declaring war on Germany four days later
  • Notes Delaware's contributions to the war effort, including approximately 10,000 residents who served, with 43 killed and 188 wounded; E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company produced 40 percent of all Allied explosives
  • References the Armistice signed on November 11th at 11:00am Paris time (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month), and Delaware's WWI memorials including those at University of Delaware, Brandywine Park, and the State Capitol

Legislative Description

Commemorating The 100th Anniversary Of The Great War.

Last Action

Passed In House by Voice Vote

6/28/2018

Full Bill Text

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