Today in Alexander City history: Veterans Day

With hands over hearts, Jim Pearson students recited the Pledge of Allegiance during a Veterans Day school celebration in 2017. 

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With such landmarks as Horseshoe Bend National Military Park and Alabama Mills World War II Memorial, Tallapoosa County has a long history as a home for the brave and valiant. 

In Alexander City, celebrating local veterans is a well-documented tradition. With Veterans Day occurring this week, we look back at past celebrations of the holiday. 

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During the 28th anniversary of the holiday, a special guest visited the Jim Pearson during their Veterans Day program. Alexander City Mayor Charles Bailey joined alongside the Gold Star Mothers of Alexander City in a memorial service for fallen veterans. 

William Marlow is a multimedia reporter for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. To reach William, email william.marlow@alexcityoutlook.com.