commemoration
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His first concert at Lincoln Center as music director of the New York Philharmonic in September will open with Adams’ “On the Transmigration of Souls,” in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
In her fondest hopes, the commemoration of Global Beatles Day presents an annual opportunity for recommitting ourselves to the band’s ideals, which McCartney sagely explained in the “Anthology” documentary series.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
He was jailed again in 2014 for participating in another Tiananmen commemoration event, according to Amnesty International.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Fernando Cheung, a spokesperson for Amnesty International, said in a statement on Monday that "holding people criminally responsible for peaceful commemoration compounds the injustice suffered by the victims of the Tiananmen crackdown".
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
This national commemoration, three decades after his lifetime, pays tribute to his immeasurable contributions on behalf of one’s innate right to self-preservation and human dignity.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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