Nov. 11, 2013: Richard Overton, oldest living WWII veteran,
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va (AP)
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“The oldest known veteran of World War II was honored with a thunderous standing ovation during a ceremony Monday at Arlington National Cemetery, as President Obama and the rest of the nation paid tribute to 107-year-old Richard Overton's service.
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Overton served in the Pacific during World War II, and Obama regaled the audience with his accomplishments. 'He was there at Pearl Harbor when the battleships were still smoldering. He was there at Okinawa. He was there at Iwo Jima', Obama said.
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As the Afghan war comes to a close, Obama said the nation has a responsibility to ensure that the returning troops are the 'best cared-for and best respected veterans in the world'. The country's obligations to those who served 'endure long after the battle ends', he said.”
— Published November 11, 2013 (FoxNews.com)
My fervent hope is that, on this solemn occasion at least, the President meant what he said.
What are the odds?
What are the odds?
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