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A sailor talks to a World War II veteran at an outdoor memorial.

Memorial Chat

Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Nathaniel Colding, senior enlisted leader of Naval History and Heritage Command, speaks with World War II veteran Harry F. Miller during a ceremony at the World War II memorial in Washington, Oct. 23, 2019, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the World War II Battle of Leyte Gulf.

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