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Thousands in Houston Welcome Home Iraq War Vets

(Louis Casiano, Houston Chronicle) Thousands of supporters lined the streets of downtown Saturday afternoon, cheering and waving American flags to show their appreciation for Iraq veterans at a welcome home parade. The parade, one of the few held since St. Louis hosted the nation’s first in January, kicked off on San Jacinto at 4 p.m., …

Thousands in Houston Welcome Home Iraq War Vets”