Nation celebrates tradition of asking Veterans whether or not fireworks bother them
Happy 4th of July!
WASHINGTON — As Americans across the country prepare to celebrate Independence Day, another beloved annual tradition is in full swing: asking military veterans whether or not the impending barrage of fireworks will send them spiraling into a nightmarish flashback.
This cherished custom, which dates back to the post-Vietnam era, has become as synonymous w…
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