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Jerry McNerney: One hundred fifty years ago, in 1862, President Abraham Lincoln created a National Veterans Cemetery System and…

On the recordMarch 7, 2012
One hundred fifty years ago, in 1862, President Abraham Lincoln created a National Veterans Cemetery System and dedicated it for the soldiers who shall die in the service of this country.
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Jerry McNerney
Democratic · California

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McNerney reflects on Lincoln's establishment of the National Veterans Cemetery System.

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