First National Veteran Day - Pistorius Honors Bundeswehr as a Central Part of Society and Guarantors of Peace

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The first National Veteran Day took place in Germany. There were around 100 events throughout Germany; the central event took place around the Reichstag building in Berlin. The Bundestag had decided to introduce the Memorial Day last year.

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Germany celebrates the first Veteran Day. Minister of Defense Pistorius took the opportunity to honour soldiers and conspire the country for difficult times.

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For the first time in the history of the Federal Republic of Germany, a National Veteran Day took place on Sunday. A success, the visitors agree at the end – even if uninvited guests cause trouble.

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The National Veteran Day is celebrated for the first time. In Berlin, the central event takes place in front of the Reichstag. In the government district, opponents of the initiative protest.

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Germany celebrated the National Veteran Day for the first time with appeals and ceremonial acts. It is intended to honour active and former members of the Bundeswehr and from now on take place annually. Defence Minister Pistorius visited a promotion appeal in Hamburg.

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The first Veteran Day is to honor all active and former soldiers of the Bundeswehr on Sunday, including in Central Germany. Former NVA soldiers are not involved.