Midnight November 2

"Midnight, November second" (Chapt. 12, Page 7, Panel 2)

Dr. Manhattan and Laurie arrive in New York following this moment. Moore's choice of date is significant because it is all Souls Day according to the Gregorian Calendar. This holiday is considered by Roman Catholics to be a day when all souls who have not been cleansed from sin can be prayed for and therefore forgiven and brought to heaven. In the Watchmen people worldwide are feeling remorse for each other and have let old conflicts, such as the Cold War become subjects of the past.

~"All Souls Day." Women for Faith and Family Home Page. 31 Mar. 2009 .

~"11/01/2006 - 12/01/2006." The Inn at the End of the World. 31 Mar. 2009 .