Veterans Day

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Germany updates: Soldiers gather for first-ever Veterans Day • June 16, 2025, 6:12 AM ET (Deutsche Welle)

How Germany plans to celebrate its first Veterans Day • June 15, 2025, 7:13 AM ET (Deutsche Welle)

Germany marks first ever Veterans Day • June 15, 2025, 5:49 AM ET (Deutsche Welle)

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Also Known As	Armistice Day

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