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Alabama’s lawmakers and politicos commemorate Veterans Day – ‘To every veteran: thank you’

As the nation takes a brief pause from the election-related news cycle, Alabama’s politicos are using the national holiday to remember the sacrifices of our nation’s veterans throughout the years.

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U.S. Rep. Jerry Carl: Honoring our veterans

Each year on Nov. 11, our nation pauses to honor the many men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

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State Rep. Kenneth Paschal: A thoughtful way to observe Veterans Day

This day serves as both a time for reflection and gratitude and as an opportunity to address the pressing mental health needs of our veterans.

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Lee G. Barkley: The American veteran – a mirror of American principles

In my view, the American veteran is a mirror of the foundational principles of America – liberty, equality, and bravery – and these principles have enduring resonance the world over.

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Ashley Carter: Thank you for your service, Pawpaw

I know many men served their country just as my grandfathers did, and I pray that the generations under them will rise up and stay true to their convictions. I pray they remember the principles upon which this country was founded. I pray they spark a fire in all of us.

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Sean of the South: This Veterans Day

The parking lot was slammed. Families of all kinds gathered in the auditorium for this upcoming Veterans Day, to watch their fifth-graders put on a concert.

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State Rep. Paschal urging Alabamians to help veterans; Non-profit helping with transition period

State Rep. Kenneth Paschal (R-Pelham) is asking Alabamians to use the Veterans Day weekend as a reminder to check on their veteran friends and family.

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Veterans Day parades started in Birmingham, spread nationally

In 1947, the first Veterans Day parade was celebrated only in Alabama, but the idea was so good and so needed that it spread nationally.

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Veterans Day: Remembering Alabama's posthumous Medal of Honor recipients

Veterans Day is a federal holiday set aside to honor U.S. military veterans. Today, 1819 News spotlights eight of these heroes.

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The history of Veteran's Day and its Alabama origin

By Hannah Caver, The Trussville Tribune The historian for National Veterans Day in Birmingham wants to educate citizens on the significance...