Veterans Day Celebration Acknowledges Native Americans, Buffalo Soldiers and Women in the Military
Intimate panel discussions, demonstrations and presentations celebrate contributions of many who have served with distinction.
For the dedication of Veterans' Plaza Thursday, soldiers who fought in Desert Storm, the Vietnam War, World War II and many more were present for the ceremony. County Executive Isiah Leggett (D), Councilmember Valerie Ervin (D-Dist. 5) and numerous other county and state officials helped to celebrate Veterans Day at the countywide event. After the plaza dedication, day-long programs highlighted not only the celebration's theme of Native American veterans, but some other often-overlooked groups like buffalo soldiers and Army nurses. Thunderous drums emanated from the Silver Spring Civic Center's main auditorium, as the Clayton Old Elk & Aspen Hill Drum provided the soundtrack to a series of Native American dances honoring veterans. Six …
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3:50 am on Saturday, November 13, 2010
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