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World War II Veterans Memorial Dedication in D.C.
A vast crowd gathers on the National Mall for the World War II Memorial dedication honoring surviving veterans, with former Senator Bob Dole leading the tribute. President Bush and Bill Clinton attend as the monument, featuring 56 tall pillars and a wall of 4000 gold stars, is unveiled amid reflections on sacrifice and a troubled pace of aging veterans.
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Washington
America
National Mall
Bob Dole
Dole
Italy
William E. Ryan
Fairfax
France
Germany
Bush
Don LaFond
Marine Corps
Marina del Rey
Calif
Cole
George Bush
Bill Clinton
Washington National Cathedral
South Pacific
Clarence Larson
Bataan
Fergus Falls
Minn
Air Force
Japan
Coast
Veterans Affairs Department
John
George H.W. Bush
Washington, D.C
Edward White