Veterans Day

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Plus, it's Veteran's Day and we pay homage to African Americans who once served our nation both here and abroad.
11/10/2023

Veterans Day: A Salute to the Black Servicemen and Women Who Served in World War II

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Thank You: A Veterans Day Salute To Celebrities Who Served In The Military

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President's Weekly Address: This Veterans Day, Let's Honor Our Veterans

Obama paid tribute to those in uniform who serve America.
11/10/2014

Obama Leads Country in Celebrating Memorial Day

President honors vets at Arlington Cemetery, Afghanistan.
05/27/2014
Central Park Five Sues New York for Additional $52 Million - The Central Park Five might have a few projects lined up to share their story and have a plan to give back to the community. The men are suing the state for an additional $52 million, the NY Daily News reported. Two of the men, Raymond Santana and Yusef Salaam, are hoping to open an advocacy center aimed at educating youth in Harlem on their rights, while also offering resources to recently released convicts. The money, should they win, would service projects like these.  (Photo: D Dipasupil/Getty Images)

Bring That Week Back: NYC Mayor-Elect Agrees to Settle Central Park Five Suit

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President Obama Honors Veterans

President Obama honors Veterans at Arlington National Cemetery on Veterans Day.
11/12/2013
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President's Weekly Address: Honoring America's Veterans

Obama commemorates Veterans Day Weekend by thanking the brave men and women who have worn this country's uniform.
11/11/2013
News, On Veterans Day, Remember Nat Turner
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On Veterans Day, Remember Nat Turner

Samson Styles gives a brief history lesson on how Veteran's Day falls on the same day that Nat Turner was killed.
11/11/2013
Colin Powell - Colin Powell, a four-star Army General, was also the first African-American appointed in 2001 as Secretary of State, serving under President George W. Bush, and the only African-American to have served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in 1991. Powell served tours of duty during the Vietnam and Korean Wars, and has been honored with 11 military decorations, including the Soldier's Medal and a Purple Heart. (Photo: Courtesy United States Government)

Veterans Day: Notable African-American Soldiers

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A Young Veteran’s Message: Help Us Find Jobs

Tyrone Newby has looked for work since January.
11/08/2013