Belgium Quote by Frank B. Kellogg
“Have we so soon forgotten those four years of terrible carnage, the greatest war of all time; forgotten the millions of men who gave their lives, who made the supreme sacrifice and who today, beneath the soil of France and Belgium, sleep the eternal sleep?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the United Nations General Assembly, 1935
Remembers the massive loss of life in World War I and urges collective memory of sacrifice.
In simple terms: Never forget those who died in war.
Key Takeaway
Honor the fallen by remembering their sacrifice.
Themes
memory
war
sacrifice
collective responsibility
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
historical
commemorative
When to use this quote
- memorial ceremonies
- educational curricula
- public monuments
Key Concepts
historical remembrance
national identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do societies choose which wars to remember?
- What role does remembrance play in preventing future conflicts?
A Different Perspective
Memory can be politicized, overlooking other histories.
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