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#TheHistoryProject - Frank Buckles: The Last Surviving American World War I Veteran

4/4/2022


As Americans celebrate Memorial Day, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by our veterans who kept the United States and most of the world free. What better time to examine the fascinating life of Charles Town hero Frank Buckles, who lived to be the last surviving American veteran of World War I.

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