Infographic: California veterans, by the numbers
Veterans Day commemorates the day the WWI armistice went into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. It’s a celebration of the heroism and sacrifice of those who have fought for our country, particularly living veterans.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau’s 2013 5-year American Community Survey, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Doug Stevens @latimesgraphics
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