2007-11-03 06:24:46 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
To remember the dead, the sacrifice they made in wars/conflicts. it`s a mark of respect for without the sacrifice you would not have the freedom you have today. Also to remember those in conflicts now....
2007-11-03 06:29:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
It depends on when the two minutes silence takes place.
I will, however, assume you mean the upcoming one on 11/11 at 11 oclock, this commemorates the ending of the first world war and you are supposed to use the silence to reflect upon the deaths of all who died in the Great War.
This usually applies to other 2 minute silences for different events, eg 9/11 to commemorate deaths of those in the World trade Centre.
2007-11-03 06:29:16 · answer #2 · answered by samshadesx 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A sign of respect from the nation at large for those that lost their lives serving their country. Originally on what is termed Armistice day, following WW1 at 11am, on the 11th day 0f the 11th month. Then has been extended to all the victims of wars since , especially WW2. Although the actual ceremony takes place at the Cenotaph in Whitehall in London.,,the two minute silence is observed internationally...
2007-11-03 06:34:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
2 Min's are used because it takes the first minute for all the noisy buggers to stop talking then you get the 1 minutes silence you were looking for as a mark if respect.
2007-11-07 04:39:15 · answer #4 · answered by plumbheat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It a mark of respect for those who lost their lives during the first world war 1914-1918, and the second world war 1939-1945.
2007-11-03 06:27:43 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
it is out of respect for those that lost their lives for our country. It is so we can stand in silence and thank those men and women that gave their life so that we could have a better life.
2007-11-03 06:29:18 · answer #6 · answered by lee39s 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
the world is a noisy place . silence is showing respect
2007-11-03 06:33:25 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
TO give your respect to those who fought and got hurt or lost their lives in this country in 9-11 or in any way or battle. WOuldn't u want yo props if u died 4 yo country?
2007-11-03 09:48:12 · answer #8 · answered by Maddieeliz 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Respect?
2007-11-03 06:27:36 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
to have two minutes of a year wholly dedicated to those who gave up their lives and dignity for the safety of the world...in respect and remembrance
2007-11-04 10:10:15 · answer #10 · answered by arsenal rule 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋