Posted on 11/10/2008 5:21:30 PM PST by shoptalk
United States Marine Corps Commandant General James T. Conway will visit the New York Stock Exchange and ring The Opening Bell on Tuesday, November 11 to commemorate the 90th anniversary of Veterans Day.
At 9:20 a.m., the New York Stock Exchange observes two minutes of silence (9:20 - 9:22 a.m.) in honor of America's veterans and the brave men and women of the Armed Forces.
There will also be a cake cutting ceremony on the Trading Floor to celebrate the 233nd birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps.
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Link to General James T. Conway's bio
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A live webcast of The Opening Bell (beginning at 9:29 a.m.) and of The Closing Bell (beginning at 3:59 p.m.) will be available on the homepage of the NYSE .
Happy Birthday, USMC (November 10, 1775) and America's veterans, we thank you.
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