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Twitter users celebrate U.S. Veterans Day with photos



The United State’s celebration of Veteran’s Day dates back to after World War I. First designated a holiday by U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, current President Barack Obama honored the day by speaking at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C. today.Twitter users were attending parades around the country, and also posting pictures of their own favorite soldiers.
@kevin_oates: Great photo from Hyundia's video board in Times Square from the Veterans' Day Parade

@kevin_oates (Venice, CA): Great photo from Hyundia's video board in Times Square from the Veterans' Day Parade


@d1ane:WWII Sailor at Memorial Day parade in Milford MI--INCREDIBLE turnout of both veterans and parade watchers.

@d1ane (Milford, MI):WWII Sailor at Memorial Day parade in Milford MI--INCREDIBLE turnout of both veterans and parade watchers.


@ThunderPig: The US Marines lead the way in the Franklin Veterans Day Parade. #wnc #nc #veterans

@ThunderPig (Franklin, NC): The US Marines lead the way in the Franklin Veterans Day Parade. #wnc #nc #veterans


@chadxmerch: Veterans day on the George Washington bridge.

@chadxmerch (New York, NY): Veterans day on the George Washington bridge.


@KFDANewsDesk

@KFDANewsDesk (Amarillo, TX)


@maple_fan: In honor of Veterans' Day posting a fav pic of cousin's spouse & son. Shows military family sacrifice. Thank you.#fb

@maple_fan (Ohio): In honor of Veterans' Day posting a fav pic of cousin's spouse & son. Shows military family sacrifice. Thank you.#fb


@kdgteachgrizz: Kindergarten writing today!

@kdgteachgrizz (location undisclosed): Kindergarten writing today!




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