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102-year-old World War II veteran keeps tradition of honoring service with flags

A 102-year-old World War II veteran continues to honor those in uniform by displaying flags outside his home on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day.

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What happened A 102-year-old World War II veteran continues to honor those in uniform by displaying flags outside his home on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day.
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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jul 4, 4:51 PM

102-year-old World War II veteran keeps tradition of honoring service with flags

A 102-year-old World War II veteran continues to honor those in uniform by displaying flags outside his home on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day.

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jul 4, 4:51 PM

102-year-old World War II veteran keeps tradition of honoring service with flags

A 102-year-old World War II veteran continues to honor those in uniform by displaying flags outside his home on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day.

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KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst)News report · Jul 4, 4:51 PM

102-year-old World War II veteran keeps tradition of honoring service with flags

A 102-year-old World War II veteran continues to honor those in uniform by displaying flags outside his home on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jul 4, 4:51 PM

102-year-old World War II veteran keeps tradition of honoring service with flags

A 102-year-old World War II veteran continues to honor those in uniform by displaying flags outside his home on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day.

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jul 4, 4:51 PM

102-year-old World War II veteran keeps tradition of honoring service with flags

A 102-year-old World War II veteran continues to honor those in uniform by displaying flags outside his home on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day.

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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jul 4, 4:51 PM

102-year-old World War II veteran keeps tradition of honoring service with flags

A 102-year-old World War II veteran continues to honor those in uniform by displaying flags outside his home on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day.

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WXII12 (Hearst, Greensboro)News report · Jul 4, 4:51 PM

102-year-old World War II veteran keeps tradition of honoring service with flags

A 102-year-old World War II veteran continues to honor those in uniform by displaying flags outside his home on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day.

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WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jul 4, 4:51 PM

102-year-old World War II veteran keeps tradition of honoring service with flags

A 102-year-old World War II veteran continues to honor those in uniform by displaying flags outside his home on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jul 4, 4:51 PM

102-year-old World War II veteran keeps tradition of honoring service with flags

A 102-year-old World War II veteran continues to honor those in uniform by displaying flags outside his home on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day.

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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jul 4, 4:51 PM

102-year-old World War II veteran keeps tradition of honoring service with flags

A 102-year-old World War II veteran continues to honor those in uniform by displaying flags outside his home on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day.

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WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Jul 4, 4:51 PM

102-year-old World War II veteran keeps tradition of honoring service with flags

A 102-year-old World War II veteran continues to honor those in uniform by displaying flags outside his home on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day.

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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jul 4, 4:51 PM

102-year-old World War II veteran keeps tradition of honoring service with flags

A 102-year-old World War II veteran continues to honor those in uniform by displaying flags outside his home on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day.

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Jul 4, 4:51 PM: WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 4, 4:51 PM: WBAL Baltimore (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 4, 4:51 PM: KCRA3 Sacramento (Hearst) joined the source map.

Jul 4, 4:51 PM: WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 12 sources · 1 bucket.