Topic: Veterans Day
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Gabrielle Giffords and 5 others who persevered
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In Pictures: Military women of the world
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In Pictures: Pearl Harbor remembered
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In Pictures: Veterans Day 2010
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In Pictures: Google's doodles
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The Monitor's View: A milestone in Iraq as US ends combat phase. How to mark it?
It's premature to declare 'mission accomplished,' and many Americans didn't support the Iraq war. Yet it seems right to somehow honor these returning soldiers.
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Texas memorial planned for fallen soldiers of Iraq, Afghanistan wars
A foundation is raising money to build a memorial to fallen soldiers of the war on terrorism, including the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. It's planned for rural Texas, but some say it should be in Washington.
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Obama's busy Memorial Day weekend: Arlington cemetery loses out
The first family will spend Memorial Day weekend in Chicago, but Obama will make a day trip to the Gulf Coast on Friday. Vice President Joe Biden will lay a wreath at Arlington cemetery.
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Michelle Obama, at Pentagon, honors armed forces and their families
First lady Michelle Obama has made a point of calling attention to the sacrifices of the armed forces and their families. She was at the Pentagon Friday to thank them. Should she do more?
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In Pictures: Google's doodles
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In Pictures: Michelle Obama's fashion
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As Google apologizes, bizarre Michelle Obama pictures abound online
Google apologized over a racially offensive image of the first lady from a blog. But countless Michelle Obama pictures circulate on the Web – some flattering and some not.
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More than just a holiday now, Veterans Day has become every day
With two wars and the recent attack at Fort Hood, there’s more public concern about the treatment of vets. The Obama administration and Congress are doing something about that.
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Veterans Day: Michelle Obama launches community network for vets
Michelle Obama launches Mission Serve, a network aimed at linking veterans to community service groups, as part of efforts to aid their transition to civilian life. President Obama and the first lady honored veterans' service Wednesday.
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Navajo 'code talkers' honored on Veterans Day
Veterans Day parade in New York recognizes Navajo code talkers, whose secret vocabulary never was broken and who helped win World War II in the Pacific.
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Veterans Day is a teachable moment for many US schools
Schools are mostly finding noncontroversial ways to bring Veterans Day into the classroom. For some students, this is the first time they've ever met a vet.
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Veterans Day highlights new efforts to help homeless vets
This Veterans Day – like all days – military veterans are twice as likely to be homeless as non-vets. New efforts by the Obama administration and Congress would provide immediate help while treating the causes of homelessness among vets.
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Fort Hood memorial service: Obama points to sacrifices ahead
Obama's words at the Fort Hood memorial service Tuesday paid tribute to the 13 people killed last week. He highlighted the challenges this generation of soldiers faces in Afghanistan and Iraq.
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Veterans day appreciation: Top 5 veterans in business
On Veteran's Day, Americans celebrate those who served the country as members of the military. But after trading fatigues for suits, here are the top 5 veterans who have left their mark on the business world.
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The Monitor's View: On Veterans Day, student vets deserve backup
Hundreds of thousands of veterans are taking advantage of the new GI Bill. They need the support of the VA and educators.
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Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff
Astonishing footage from World War II on the Smithsonian Channel, Cape Verde's Billie Holiday on CD, 'Sesame Street' at 40, and more.
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In Pictures: Far from home: US soldiers serving in Afghanistan
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Thanks to those who 'guard the walls'
When a marine walked into a restaurant, a woman began thinking about all the people who have served their country.
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Four smooth stones for Veterans Day
A Christian Science perspective on daily life
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Will the war be forgotten after Memorial Day?
Many veterans worry that Americans have become more interested in other issues – the economy, the presidential campaign, and pop culture – than the long wars in which thousands of US troops have fought and sacrificed.
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Kids working for peace
For these kids, peace is about friendship, sharing, creativity, and much more.
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Why book tours are passé
Author readings and signing sessions, once the staple of publishing publicity, are being usurped by virtual encounters and promotional videos.
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