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US: Veterans Day Parades Honor 250th Anniversary of Military

Veterans Day parades marched through cities across the U.S. on Tuesday, November 11, honoring the 250th anniversary of America's military.

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French President Meets the Armed Forces - Paris

French President, Emmanuel Macron flanked French prime minister, Francois Bayrou, Minister of Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu and France's Delegate Minister to Memory and Veterans Affairs Patricia Miralles delivers a speech to the highest authorities of the Ministry of the Armed Forces, the troops who will be marching on the National Day parade, as well as the injured servicemen and women and the bereaved families, at the Hotel de Brienne, Paris, France, on July 13, 2025. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President Meets the Armed Forces - Paris

French President, Emmanuel Macron flanked French prime minister, Francois Bayrou, Minister of Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu and France's Delegate Minister to Memory and Veterans Affairs Patricia Miralles delivers a speech to the highest authorities of the Ministry of the Armed Forces, the troops who will be marching on the National Day parade, as well as the injured servicemen and women and the bereaved families, at the Hotel de Brienne, Paris, France, on July 13, 2025. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Veterans pose for a group photo at Tian'anmen Rostrum ahead of a military parade in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Veterans are pictured at Tian'anmen Rostrum ahead of a military parade in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Victory Day in Turkey - Kayseri

Veterans wave from a vehicle during Victory Day celebrations in front of the Ataturk Monument in Kayseri, Turkey on August 30, 2025. Citizens joined in Victory Day (Zafer Bayramı) celebrations, honoring the 1922 Battle of Dumlupınar and the founding of the Republic. Photo by Damoun Pournemati/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at Bastille Day Parade - Paris

French Deputy Minister for Memory and Veterans Patricia Miralles, French Minister for the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu and Chief of Military Staff of the President of the Republic (CEMP) Fabien Mandon during the annual traditionnal Bastille Day parade on the Champs-Elysees Avenue in Paris on July 14, 2025. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at Bastille Day Parade - Paris

Brigitte Macron and French Deputy Minister for Memory and Veterans Patricia Miralles during the annual traditionnal Bastille Day parade on the Champs-Elysees Avenue in Paris on July 14, 2025. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President Meets the Armed Forces - Paris

French President, Emmanuel Macron flanked French prime minister, Francois Bayrou, Minister of Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu and France's Delegate Minister to Memory and Veterans Affairs Patricia Miralles delivers a speech to the highest authorities of the Ministry of the Armed Forces, the troops who will be marching on the National Day parade, as well as the injured servicemen and women and the bereaved families, at the Hotel de Brienne, Paris, France, on July 13, 2025. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President Meets the Armed Forces - Paris

French President, Emmanuel Macron flanked French prime minister, Francois Bayrou annd French Delegate Minister to Memory and Veterans Affairs Patricia Miralles delivers a speech to the highest authorities of the Ministry of the Armed Forces, the troops who will be marching on the National Day parade, as well as the injured servicemen and women and the bereaved families, at the Hotel de Brienne, Paris, France, on July 13, 2025. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President Meets the Armed Forces - Paris

French President, Emmanuel Macron flanked French prime minister, Francois Bayrou, Minister of Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu and France's Delegate Minister to Memory and Veterans Affairs Patricia Miralles delivers a speech to the highest authorities of the Ministry of the Armed Forces, the troops who will be marching on the National Day parade, as well as the injured servicemen and women and the bereaved families, at the Hotel de Brienne, Paris, France, on July 13, 2025. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French President Meets the Armed Forces - Paris

French President, Emmanuel Macron flanked French prime minister, Francois Bayrou, Minister of Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu and France's Delegate Minister to Memory and Veterans Affairs Patricia Miralles delivers a speech to the highest authorities of the Ministry of the Armed Forces, the troops who will be marching on the National Day parade, as well as the injured servicemen and women and the bereaved families, at the Hotel de Brienne, Paris, France, on July 13, 2025. Photo by Stephane Lemouton/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Foreign Legion on Parade For the Cameron Day - Aubagne

Green beret veterans during the parade of The Camerone Day, celebrated every year on April 30 as a high point of the Foreign Legion in all its units, in Aubagne, France, on April 30, 2025. The Battle of Camerone pitted a company of the Foreign Legion against Mexican troops during the French expedition to Mexico (1863-1867). Photo by Jonathan Belin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Foreign Legion on Parade For the Cameron Day - Aubagne

Parade of legionnaires veterans during The Camerone Day, celebrated every year on April 30 as a high point of the Foreign Legion in all its units, in Aubagne, France, on April 30, 2025. The Battle of Camerone pitted a company of the Foreign Legion against Mexican troops during the French expedition to Mexico (1863-1867). Photo by Jonathan Belin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at Bastille Day Parade - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron , French Secretary of State for Veterans and Memory Patricia Miralles, French Armies Minister Sebastien Lecornu, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal attending the Bastille Day parade along the Avenue Foch at place Marechal de Lattre de Tassigny, in Paris, France on July 14, 2024. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at Bastille Day Parade - Paris

French Secretary of State for Veterans and Memory Patricia Miralles, French Armies Minister Sebastien Lecornu, French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and French President Emmanuel Macron attending the Bastille Day parade along the Avenue Foch at place Marechal de Lattre de Tassigny, in Paris, France on July 14, 2024. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at Bastille Day Parade - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal, French Armies Minister Sebastien Lecornu and French Secretary of State for Veterans and Memory Patricia Miralles attending the Bastille Day parade along the Avenue Foch at place Marechal de Lattre de Tassigny, in Paris, France on July 14, 2024. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron during reception at Hotel de Brienne for Bastille Day Parade - Paris

France's President Emmanuel Macron during a speech for the French Military Forces with France's Secretary of State for Veterans and Memory Patricia Miralles, France's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu at the Hotel de Brienne in Paris, on July 13, 2024, on the eve of the annual Bastille Day parade. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron during reception at Hotel de Brienne for Bastille Day Parade - Paris

France's President Emmanuel Macron during a speech for the French Military Forces with France's Secretary of State for Veterans and Memory Patricia Miralles, France's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu at the Hotel de Brienne in Paris, on July 13, 2024, on the eve of the annual Bastille Day parade. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron during reception at Hotel de Brienne for Bastille Day Parade - Paris

France's President Emmanuel Macron during a speech for the French Military Forces with France's Secretary of State for Veterans and Memory Patricia Miralles, France's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu at the Hotel de Brienne in Paris, on July 13, 2024, on the eve of the annual Bastille Day parade. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Emmanuel Macron during reception at Hotel de Brienne for Bastille Day Parade - Paris

France's President Emmanuel Macron during a speech for the French Military Forces with France's Secretary of State for Veterans and Memory Patricia Miralles, France's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu at the Hotel de Brienne in Paris, on July 13, 2024, on the eve of the annual Bastille Day parade. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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4th Of July Celebrations In Channel Island - California

Fourth of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence in 1776, many communities throughout America celebrate the day with a morning parade , this is a parade , Channel Islands, Oxnard, CA, USA, July 4, 2024. Photo by Paul Harris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Liberation Day Celebration - Rotterdam

Dutch military veterans drink beer during the Liberation Day festival in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on May 5, 2024. Annual festivals are held across the Netherlands celebrating the Liberation Day on May 5 with music events and military parade commemorating the end of Nazi Germany's occupation during World War II. Photo by Mouneb Taim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Liberation Day Celebration - Rotterdam

Dutch military veterans put on the military outfit for the festival goes during the Liberation Day festival in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on May 5, 2024. Annual festivals are held across the Netherlands celebrating the Liberation Day on May 5 with music events and military parade commemorating the end of Nazi Germany's occupation during World War II. Photo by Mouneb Taim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Liberation Day Celebration - Rotterdam

Dutch military veterans participate in the Liberation Day festival in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on May 5, 2024. Annual festivals are held across the Netherlands celebrating the Liberation Day on May 5 with music events and military parade commemorating the end of Nazi Germany's occupation during World War II. Photo by Mouneb Taim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Liberation Day Celebration - Rotterdam

Dutch militray veterans participate in the Liberation Day festival in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on May 5, 2024. Annual festivals are held across the Netherlands celebrating the Liberation Day on May 5 with music events and military parade commemorating the end of Nazi Germany's occupation during World War II. Photo by Mouneb Taim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Liberation Day Celebration - Rotterdam

Veterans and people dance during the Liberation Day festival in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on May 5, 2024. Annual festivals are held across the Netherlands celebrating the Liberation Day on May 5 with music events and military parade commemorating the end of Nazi Germany's occupation during World War II. Photo by Mouneb Taim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Liberation Day Celebration - Rotterdam

Dutch military veterans dance during the Liberation Day festival in Rotterdam, Netherlands, on May 5, 2024. Annual festivals are held across the Netherlands celebrating the Liberation Day on May 5 with music events and military parade commemorating the end of Nazi Germany's occupation during World War II. Photo by Mouneb Taim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kyrgyzstan celebrates 79th anniversary of Victory Day

STORY: Kyrgyzstan celebrates 79th anniversary of Victory Day SHOOTING TIME: May 9, 2024 DATELINE: May 10, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Bishkek CATEGORY: SOCIETY/POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of laying flowers 2. various of military parade 3. various of Kyrgyz Parliament Speaker Nurlanbek Shakiev STORYLINE: A requiem meeting was held on Thursday in the capital's Victory Square in honor of the 79th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. The event was attended by veterans of the Great Patriotic War, home front workers, labor veterans, Chairman of the Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic Nurlanbek Shakiev, State Secretary of the Kyrgyz Republic Suyunbek Kasmambetov, Minister of Defense of the Kyrgyz Republic Lieutenant General Baktybek Bekbolotov, First Deputy Mayor Mirlanbek Baygonchokov, as well as military personnel of the Bishkek city military garrison and townspeople. The event participants honored the memory of the victims with a minute of silence and laid flowers at the Eternal

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AUSTRALIA-PERTH-ANZAC DAY-PARADE

(240425) -- PERTH, April 25, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Veterans take part in the Anzac Day parade in Perth, Australia, April 25, 2024. Anzac Day, which falls on April 25, marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (Anzac) in World War I on Turkey's Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

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Remembrance Day Ceremonies - Canada

Hundreds of people take part in the Remembrance Day ceremony as veterans march towards the cenotaph at the legislature in Victoria, B.C., on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Photo by Chad Hipolito /CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Macron at Bastille Day Parade - Paris

French Secretary of State for Youth Sarah El Hairy, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, French Armies Minister Sebastien Lecornu and French Secretary of State for Veterans and Memory Patricia Miralles attending the Bastille Day parade at place of Concorde in Paris, France. on July 14, 2023. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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St. Petersburg marks Victory Day with military parade, concerts

STORY: St. Petersburg marks Victory Day with military parade, concerts DATELINE: May 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:28 LOCATION: ST. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of military parade, concerts marking Victory Day in St. Petersburg STORYLINE: St. Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia, held a series of events on Tuesday, including a military parade and concerts, to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in the Great Patriotic War. The parade was held on the Palace Square, with the participation of about 4,000 military personnel and more than 80 items of military equipment from the Western Military District of the Russian Armed Forces. Concerts dedicated to the anniversary were held in various districts of St. Petersburg, with the main concert of "Courage. Memory. Victory" staged at the Palace Square. A veterans parade in vintage cars and flower-laying ceremonies were held in the city. Victory Day is a celebration of the victory of the Soviet Unio

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-VICTORY DAY-PARADE

(230509) -- ST. PETERSBURG (RUSSIA), May 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Veterans salute during a military parade to mark the 78th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in the Great Patriotic War in St. Petersburg, Russia, on May 9, 2023. St. Petersburg, the second largest city in Russia, held a series of events on Tuesday, including a military parade and concerts, to commemorate the 78th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory in the Great Patriotic War. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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Mongolia marks national flag day

STORY: Mongolia marks national flag day DATELIN: July 10, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the celebrations on Mongolia's national flag day STORYLINE: Mongolia celebrated its "Day to Honor National Flag" on Sunday, a time reserved to strengthen national unity. A national flag-raising ceremony held at the central square in the capital was attended by Mongolian leaders, cabinet and parliament members, veterans, thousands of citizens and representatives of embassies and diplomatic missions in Mongolia. During the ceremony, Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh extended festive greetings to all citizens and praised the country's military service people who have participated in UN peacekeeping operations. The celebrations featured a military parade involving more than 4,000 military personnel and dozens of pieces of military equipment, including aircraft. National flag day has been celebrated since 2009 on July 10, one day before the tradition

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Finland holds parade on Defense Forces flag day

STORY: Finland holds parade on Defense Forces flag day DATELINE: June 5, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:02 LOCATION: Helsinki CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the parade STORYLINE: The national parade on the Flag Day of the Finnish Defence Forces was held on Sunday. Along with the review of troops and pass-in review, the program also included an equipment display, and the Finnish Defence Forces' summer tour concert, among others. Themed Readiness at all times - Finnish Defence Forces as a safeguard for Finland, the parade was participated by units from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, National Defence University, Finnish Border Guard, as well as representatives from national veterans' and national defense associations, said Finnish Defence Forces. Altogether, the parade was attended by more than 1, 600 personnel, over 40 vehicles and 15 aircraft, as well as an inter-agency canine detachment. The parade was reviewed by President Sauli Niinisto, accompanied by Commander of the Finnish Defence Forces, General

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-V-DAY PARADE

(220509) -- ST. PETERSBURG, May 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Veterans attend the Victory Day military parade to mark the 77th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War in St. Petersburg, Russia, May 9, 2022. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)

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RUSSIA-ST. PETERSBURG-V-DAY PARADE

(220509) -- ST. PETERSBURG, May 9, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Veterans and their families attend the Victory Day military parade to mark the 77th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War in St. Petersburg, Russia, May 9, 2022. (Photo by Irina Motina/Xinhua)