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Veterans Day

President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle walk through Arlington National Cemetery after greeting family members of fallen service men and women on Veteran's Day November 11, 2012 in Arlington, Virginia. Numerous events are under across the country to honor the nation's current and former service members. (Photo by Lexey Swall/Getty Images)

Nation pays tribute to sacrifices of veterans

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LOS ANGELES (AP) - From sea to shining sea, the nation paid tribute to its members of the armed services...
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Obama's Veterans Day pitch: Hire servicemen and women

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ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - Heralding the end of one war and the drawdown of another, President Obama observed Veterans Day on Friday by urging Americans to hire the thousands of servicemen...
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Slideshow: Michelle Obama's veterans outreach

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SLIDESHOW - Check out images of the first lady paying tribute to the men and women who serve our country in uniform...
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Veterans create community, find White House support

Donna M Owens
TheGrio REPORTS -- The Barack Obama administration earlier this year launched Joining Forces, a national initiative designed to enlist broad-based support for American service members and their families....
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Senate approves jobs benefits for veterans

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WASHINGTON (AP) - A united Senate emphatically approved legislation Thursday intended to help unemployed veterans and companies doing business with the government..
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Cuba Gooding Jr. to join NY Veterans Day Parade

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NEW YORK (AP) - The United War Veterans Council announced Monday the 'Jerry Maguire' actor will ride on a float with members of the Tuskegee Airmen...
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Fighting for the legacy of black Civil War vets

Donna Owens
theGRIO REPORT - There's been a push among historians, descendants and others to ensure their contributions aren't forgotten...
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Michelle Obama serves troops serving in Germany

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RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AP) - Michelle Obama surprised a group of U.S. servicemen and women based in Germany, jumping in to serve them steaks at a special Veterans Day meal....
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