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Veterans Day: Honoring their service
For the past 91 years this country has set aside Nov. 11 as Veterans Day.
The day was birthed on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 at the end of World War I when hostilities ceased. The first official recognition of the day came a year later, in 1919 and was known as Armistice Day.
In 1938 Armistice Day became a federal holiday. Following the end of World War II, the name was changed to Veterans Day, in honor of the country’s military veterans who fought in all wars. On June 1, 1954 the name change to Veterans Day became official when the legislation was signed by President Dwight Eisenhower.
Here are some Veterans Day facts:
• There were 23.2 million veterans in the U.S. in 2008.
• Women account for 1.8 million veterans.
• Texas is home to 1.7 million veterans.
• 9.3 million veterans are 65 or older.
• Of the 16 million who served during World War II, 2.9 million remain.
• The last dependent of a Revolutionary War veteran died in 1911.
• The War of 1812’s last dependent died in 1946.
• The last dependent of the Mexican War died in 1962.
• There were 108 children and 125 widows of the Spanish-American War living in 2007.
• There are three children of Civil War Veterans who still draw VA benefits.
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Three in custody after burglary
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Dogwood Trails volunteer meeting set
The Palestine Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a volunteer meeting for those wanting to help with the Dogwood Trails Celebration. The volunteer meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Chamber office, 401 W. Main St.
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12 vie for title of Dogwood Queen
Twelve local girls will vie for the title of the 2010 Dogwood Queen Thursday night, March 11. The winner also will receive a $2,000 scholarship.
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Four arrested in connection with pipe theft
Four Anderson County residents have been arrested in connection with the theft of several thousand pounds of scrap metal pipe earlier this month.
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Sheriff's office continues burglary investigation
Anderson County sheriff’s authorities continue to investigate last week’s burglary during which guns and other items with a total value of almost $1,600 were reported stolen from a county residence.
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Anderson County's sales tax losses starting to ease
Sales tax allocations are still shrinking across the state, but the rate of decline is starting to ease, according to Texas Comptroller Susan Combs.
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Palestine man arrested on multiple charges
A 26-year-old Palestine man was arrested on multiple charges Wednesday after police say they found him in possession of approximately 3 grams of a controlled substance.
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