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World War II involved the mobilization of over 100 million military personnel, making it the most widespread war in history. Over seventy million people, the majority civilians, were killed, making it the deadliest conflict in human history. Over 400,000 Americans sacrificed their life while defending freedom.
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The Korean War was a conflict between the Republic of Korea, supported by the UN, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, supported by China and the Soviet Union. The war began on 25 June 1950 and ended 27 July 1953. Over 480,000 Americans fought in the war, resulting in over 36,516 killed in action and over 90,000 wounded.
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The 12th Annual Conference took place in the U.S. Navy Memorial and featured acclaimed veterans and active duty personnel spanning from World War II to the present day. The keynote address was given by General David H. Petraeus; the lineup included the Band of Brothers, Medal of Honor recipients, and heroes of today's generation.
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Including over 3,000 participants and drawing a crowd of 300,000, the parade was a salute to the United States Navy. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen served as the parade's reviewing officer. Celebrities Joe Mantegna, Gary Sinise, Lee Greenwood and Ernest Borgnine participated.
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The 2nd National Memorial Day Parade was the first to travel along Constitution Avenue, and featured Grand Marshal Gary Sinise, who has been recognized for being one of our military's strongest advocates. The parade included hundreds of service members recently returned from Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Coinciding with the dedication of the National World War II Memorial on Memorial Day weekend, 2004, the Parade Salute to World War II Veterans was organized and sponsored by the AVC and the WWII Veterans Committee. The parade featured hundreds of WWII veterans, marching bands and military personnel, and was the predecessor to the NMDP.
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