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Fort Lauderdale holds first Veterans Day ceremony at F-86H Sabre Jet memorial

The city held its first Veterans Day ceremony at the F-86H Sabre Jet memorial in Holiday Park, which honors everyone who has served since 1974.

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Fort Lauderdale held its first Veterans Day ceremony at the F-86H Sabre Jet memorial in Holiday Park, according to the City of Fort Lauderdale. The memorial, at 707 NE 8th St., honors everyone who has served in the armed forces since 1974.

The jet has stood for about 50 years along Sandy Nininger Drive, a street named for a Fort Lauderdale High School graduate who received the Medal of Honor for his actions in World War II.

The city posted photos and video from the event on Instagram, though the post did not list attendance or details of the program.

This story is a summary based on reporting by City of Fort Lauderdale (IG). Read the original for full details.

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