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Veterans Day

Veterans Day is a special day for honoring all who have served in the armed forces. The origins of the holiday date back to U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, who proclaimed Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919 to mark the end of World War I.

November 11

Veterans Day is a special day for honoring all who have served in the armed forces. The origins of the holiday date back to U.S. President Woodrow Wilson, who proclaimed Armistice Day on Nov. 11, 1919 to mark the end of World War I.

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SC Veterans in History, Part 1 1

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SC Veterans in History, Part 1
Episode 1
Veterans Day was originally celebrated on Armistice Day on November 11, 1918 to commemorate the ending of hostilities in World War I. The Armistice was signed by President Woodrow Wilson on the 11th...
SC Veterans in History, Part 5 5

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SC Veterans in History, Part 5
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In this segment, footage from the excavation of the Hunley is provided, and information about the salt water keeping the metal from corroding is given. Footage of the Hunley being raised is included...
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SC Veterans in History, Part 7
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In 2009, student filmmaker Morgan Adams created a film about the Doolittle Raiders for the National History Day Competition. After the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, the United States government asked...
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SC Veterans in History, Part 9
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In this segment, the Korean War and the Vietnam War are discussed. Korea was known as a police action, and 466 South Carolinians were killed in that conflict, and four received Medals of Honor. In...
SC Veterans in History, Part 1 - Veterans Day | Project Discovery - Episode 1 SC Veterans in History, Part 8 8

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SC Veterans in History, Part 8
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A group of Columbia businessmen met one afternoon, raised the money, bought the acreage, and made a gift to the federal government of the land on which the camp was to be built. On June 2, 1917, Camp...
SC Veterans in History, Part 1 - Veterans Day | Project Discovery - Episode 1 SC Veterans in History, Part 6 6

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SC Veterans in History, Part 6
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This segment provides information on the Confederate Relic Room and answers a question about women who served in the Civil War. The definition of the word "relic" is provided, and information about...
A Segregated Military | Palmetto Scene

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A Segregated Military | Palmetto Scene
B.S. Plair of Rock Hill, South Carolina, served for the Montford Point Marines in 1945, until he was honorably discharged in 1946. The Montford Point Marines were based in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina...
Greenwood Veterans Center | ETV Shorts

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Greenwood Veterans Center | ETV Shorts
The Greenwood Veterans Center opened its doors in June 2012. The center is now available for use by veterans and active-duty military personnel for a number of activities. The center also has the Hall...
Murray Price | Generations of Heroes

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Murray Price | Generations of Heroes
World War II Meet Murray Price who was a World War II pilot. Interview by Vaughn Postema from Richland Northeast High School, Columbia, SC. ​Generations of Heroes was a project that offered South...
Major Taibe A. Roy | Generations of Heroes

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Major Taibe A. Roy | Generations of Heroes
War in Afghanistan Meet Major Taibe A. Roy. He served in the War in Afghanistan. The interview was done by Andrew Walker from Richland Northeast High School, Columbia, S.C. Generations of Heroes was a...
Tony McLean | Generations of Heroes

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Tony McLean | Generations of Heroes
Vietnam War Meet Tony McLean. He served in Vietnam. Interview by Shani Alston from Richland Northeast High School, Columbia, SC. Generations of Heroes was a project that offered South Carolina...
Tom Duncan | Generations of Heroes

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Tom Duncan | Generations of Heroes
Korean War Meet Tom Duncan. He served in the Korean War. Interview by Edens Littlejohn from Richland Northeast High School, Columbia, SC. Generations of Heroes was a project that offered South...
Trip Hutto | Generations of Heroes

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Trip Hutto | Generations of Heroes
Iraq War Meet Trip Hutto, a helicopter pilot, in the Iraq War. Interview by Ricah Robinson from Richland Northeast High School, Columbia, S.C. Generations of Heroes was a project that offered South...
Mike Moyer | Generations of Heroes Steve Shugart | Generations of Heroes

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Steve Shugart | Generations of Heroes
Iraq War Meet Steve Shugart. He served in the Iraq War. Interview by Evans Moffat from Richland Northeast High School, Columbia, SC. Generations of Heroes was a project that offered South Carolina...
Richard Gimmi | Generations of Heroes

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Richard Gimmi | Generations of Heroes
Vietnam War Meet Richard Gimmi. He served in the Vietnam War. Interview by Travis Styron from Richland Northeast High School, Columbia, SC. ​Generations of Heroes was a project that offered South...
Jack Bush | Generations of Heroes Mike Moyer | Generations of Heroes

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Mike Moyer | Generations of Heroes
Iraq War Meet Mike Moyer. He served in the Iraq War. Interview by Steven Keller from Richland Northeast High School, Columbia, SC. ​Generations of Heroes was a project that offered South Carolina...
Lou Fowler | Generations of Heroes

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Lou Fowler | Generations of Heroes
World War II Meet Lou Fowler and was a World War II POW. Interview by Ryan Riordan from Richland Northeast High School, Columbia, SC. Generations of Heroes was a project that offered South Carolina...
Jack Bush | Generations of Heroes Ramon Guitard | Generations of Heroes

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Ramon Guitard | Generations of Heroes
Iraq War *** Please Note: This video contains detailed information about a soldier's experience with an IED. The soldier's description of these events is very disturbing and will not be appropriate...
Robert Mills | Generations of Heroes

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Robert Mills | Generations of Heroes
World War II Meet Robert Mills. He served in World War II. Interview by Perry McLeod from Richland Northeast High School, Columbia, SC. ​ Generations of Heroes was a project that offered South...
Danny Brazzel | Generations of Heroes

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Danny Brazzel | Generations of Heroes
Vietnam War Meet Danny Brazzel. He served in the Vietnam War. Interview by London Knight from Richland Northeast High School, Columbia, SC. Generations of Heroes was a project that offered South...
David Hill | Generations of Heroes

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David Hill | Generations of Heroes
Vietnam War David Hill was a Vietnam Medic. Hill describes his training and the conditions in Vietnam. Interview by Ryan Riordan. Generations of Heroes was a project that offered South Carolina...