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11/11/2020 02:00 PM EST

Photo of parade in military parade in 1945

Omar Bradley and doctors met the moment and ushered in sweeping changes resulting in the creation of the Department of Medicine and Surgery, the precursor to today’s Veterans Health Administration.

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11/11/2020 10:00 AM EST

Veterans Day. 11th of November. Honoring all who served. Usa flag on background. Vector illustration.

VA hospitals across America will be celebrating Veterans Day November 11 with a wide variety of events and ceremonies. Here are just a few. Learn more about Veterans Day History.

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11/11/2020 09:00 AM EST

Two men performing in opera

VA nurse Tracey Welborn performs the Star-Spangled Banner in Veterans Day salute. The trained opera singer says there is a connection with Veteran patients when you perform on an emotional level.

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11/11/2020 06:00 AM EST

Image of Ronald Reagan and a quote.

VA Secretary Robert Wilkie: “Each Veterans Day is a remembrance set aside to honor those who have defended our country in peace and war.”

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11/11/2020 04:00 AM EST

My Life, My Story bonus: Daniel, facing the tiger

The Korean War is often called “the forgotten war,” but in this episode of the “My Life, My Story” podcast, we bring you the unforgettable story of Daniel, who was a prisoner of war in Korea for an astonishing 38 months.

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11/10/2020 04:00 PM EST

Toyota

Veterans and spouses: Now through December 1, enter for a chance to win a new Toyota through Hiring Our Heroes’ annual “Committed to America’s Heroes Sweepstakes” – no cost to enter.

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