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100-year-old Navy veteran celebrated as hometown hero in parade for America's 250th anniversary

With the red, white and blue waving proudly, the city of Harrison was immersed in star-spangled celebration on America's 250th birthday. This year, a 100-year-old World War II veteran led the city's annual Independence Day parade.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jul 6, 9:58 PM

100-year-old Navy veteran celebrated as hometown hero in parade for America's 250th anniversary

With the red, white and blue waving proudly, the city of Harrison was immersed in star-spangled celebration on America's 250th birthday. This year, a 100-year-old World War II veteran led t...

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jul 6, 9:58 PM

100-year-old Navy veteran celebrated as hometown hero in parade for America's 250th anniversary

With the red, white and blue waving proudly, the city of Harrison was immersed in star-spangled celebration on America's 250th birthday. This year, a 100-year-old World War II veteran led t...

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jul 6, 9:58 PM

100-year-old Navy veteran celebrated as hometown hero in parade for America's 250th anniversary

With the red, white and blue waving proudly, the city of Harrison was immersed in star-spangled celebration on America's 250th birthday. This year, a 100-year-old World War II veteran led t...

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WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Jul 6, 9:58 PM

100-year-old Navy veteran celebrated as hometown hero in parade for America's 250th anniversary

With the red, white and blue waving proudly, the city of Harrison was immersed in star-spangled celebration on America's 250th birthday. This year, a 100-year-old World War II veteran led t...

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Jul 6, 9:58 PM: WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 6, 9:58 PM: WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro) joined the source map.

Jul 6, 9:58 PM: WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME) joined the source map.

Jul 6, 9:58 PM: WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque) joined the source map.

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