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For most civilians, Saturday will be just another typical day.For military veterans, it’s the 71st anniversary of the day when the war in Korea ended.“On that day in 1953 is when the armistice was signed in the Korean War to cease fighting,” said U.S. Army veteran and Lamesa City Council member James Grayson. “After three years of fighting, that was the day they signed the armistice to cease fire.”Every July 27 is recognized as Korean War Veteran’s Day.“This is a date that isn’t on our calendar. It’s not really public knowledge,” Grayson said.There are actually 30 significant military holidays with ...

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Lamesa Press-Reporter

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