Nation Marks Veterans Day 108 Years After Armistice
The nation marks Veterans Day today with ceremonies, parades, and tributes — 108 years after the WWI armistice that gave the holiday its origin.
Americans honor military veterans today with ceremonies, parades and tributes across the country. The holiday falls 108 years after the World War I armistice that ended fighting and gave Veterans Day its origin.
The nation’s capital kicked off commemorations with a Veterans Day parade through Washington. Vietnam veteran Robert Kiyosaki, author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” served as grand marshal. The parade opened a slate of observances taking place nationwide.
Volunteer musicians with the organization Musicians On Call performed songs for hospitalized veterans. The performances are part of a nationwide wave of tributes — what organizers describe as the healing power of music.
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Washington Honors American Heroes With Parade Ahead of Veterans Day
Washington held its Veterans Day parade with Vietnam veteran and ‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ author Robert Kiyosaki as grand marshal, kicking off nationwide commemorations.
Volunteer musicians play songs for veterans who are hospitalized
Volunteer musicians with Musicians On Call perform for hospitalized veterans, part of a wave of Veterans Day tributes spreading the healing power of music.
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