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National Veterans Day Parade hosted by Birmingham, the first city leading the new holiday in 1947. In the photo taken before parade are members of the family of Raymond Weeks, who led creation of Veterans Day. Center is Hank the Tank, the riderless horse, presented by Patriotism in Action and Compassion Ranch. Left of Hank is Ms. Senior Alabama Kathy Paiml and right Dr. David Dyson, director of Patriotism in Action and Compassion Ranch. PIA donated this banner over 10 years ago for the family to carry to le