commemoration

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Following the Addington Primary School protests and ahead of the Battle of Isandlwana commemoration, royal envoys hinted that King Misuzulu would address these concerns.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

The sacrifice of Jesus and its commemoration in the Mass became a major theological and sometimes military contest between 16th-century Protestants and Roman Catholics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 25, 2026

At a massive commemoration marking the anniversary of the Eaton fire this week, local religious leaders read the names of the 19 people who died in the blaze.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2026

That was a reminder that as well as the military veterans, the commemoration by the Cenotaph brings together representatives of other types of service.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

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