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A World War II veteran smiles as she watches a parade.

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Retired Marine Corps Cpl. Dorothee Irwin, a World War II veteran, sits with her family during the 26th annual Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade in Palm Springs, Calif., Nov. 11, 2023.

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Tags: world war ii, veterans, veterans day, marine corps
Credit: Marine Corps Cpl. Breanna Eason VIRIN: 231111-M-KN425-1533B.JPG

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