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76 years since desegregation of US military, Black veterans honored

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Discover Black HeritageFebruary 14, 2024 4:53 pm

76 years since desegregation of US military, Black veterans honored

Black veterans are being honored in Montgomery County. One Vietnam War veteran says he shares the stories of current and former service members to “pass the baton of history.” News4’s Dominique Moody has the details.

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