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PROGRAM FOR ARMISTICE DAY
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PROGRAM FOR THE CELEBRATION OF ARMISTICE DAY

(Suggested by The American Legion National Americanism Commission)

A.M.  
7:00— Sunrise gun (can be fired with anvils in case no cannon is available).
8:15— First call (bugle for parade formation).
8:30— Assembly (bugle for parade formation).
8:45— Starting gun or bomb for parade.
9:45— Arrival of parade elements at the assembly point.
9:50— Salute of one gun; band—"Star-Spangled Banner."
10:00— Invocation.
10:05— Music by band, soloist or chorus.
10:10— Responsive reading.
10:15— Address by post commander or designated person.
10:25— Music by soloist or chorus.
10:30— Roll call of World War dead of community, by post adjutant of The American Legion.
10:40— Address by Legion speaker of day (caution must be used not to permit this speaker to utilize more than twenty minutes if this schedule is used).