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Local American Legion Helps Honor Pearl Harbor Anniversary

DENVER (CBS4) - Veterans and their families came together in Denver to pay tribute to the 76th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

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The American Legion Post 1 on Yale Avenue held a ceremony to mark the occasion.

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"Never before have I seen a group of men and wives and widows that supported this nation, but being around them, they were emanating the vibes of patriotism," said a member of the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association.

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The attack killed more than 2,300 servicemen and ultimately led to the United States joining World War II.

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