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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Members of the military carry flags as they pass the Old South Church. The American, city of Boston and Boston Fire Department flags (left to right) were featured.

Annual Boston parade honors Veterans Day

Margot Murphy, deputy photo editor November 17, 2024

An American flag, hoisted toward the sky by a firetruck, billowed and overlooked Copley Square as numerous veterans and active duty military marched across the city Nov. 9. Boston hosts the parade annually to honor the sacrifice of veterans and thank those who continue to serve. The...

People sit during Northeastern’s Veteran’s Day ceremony. The event honored those who lost their lives and celebrated alumni and student veterans.

Northeastern celebrates Veterans Day, honors student and alumni veterans

Lawrence Brown, news staff November 12, 2024

Dozens of veterans, families, students and faculty gathered at Northeastern’s Veterans Memorial on Neal F. Finnegan Plaza Nov. 11 to celebrate the contributions of alumni veterans and honor those who lost their lives. Retired Brig. Gen. John J. Driscoll of the Massachusetts...

Antonio Molina poses with Ayanna Pressley and two other participants of the celebration. Over a dozen veterans were recognized during the event's award ceremony.

Veterans gather for annual Puerto Rican Veterans Day Celebration

Lawrence Brown, news correspondent November 14, 2023

Veterans and their families came together in the South End Nov. 11 to commemorate service members at the annual Puerto Rican Veterans Day celebration. The event took place at the only Puerto Rican Veterans Memorial in the country, located at Washington and Dedham streets in...