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Veterans salute during the Posting of Colors at the rededication ceremony for Bob Hope Patriotic Hall in Los Angeles.
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Bob Hope Patriotic Hall reopens in L.A.

Veterans salute

Veterans salute during the Posting of Colors at the rededication ceremony for Bob Hope Patriotic Hall in Los Angeles.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

The invocation

Vietnam veteran John James Bechtel Jr., 55, bows his head during the invocation at the ceremony.  (Genaro Molina/ Los Angeles Times)

A sturdy structure

The main entryway to the renovated Bob Hope Patriotic Hall, which was built in 1925.   (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

The restored lobby

Veterans and visitors enjoy the newly restored lobby of Bob Hope Patriotic Hall. The new murals in the background were created by Los Angeles artist Kent Twitchell.   (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

A laugh among comrades

Vietnam veteran Hugh Crooks Jr. enjoys a light moment at the ceremony.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Keenly observing

Vietnam veteran Jay Morales, 71, takes in the proceedings.   (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Stirring music

Members of the Air National Guard Band of the West Coast perform for visitors at the rededication.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

A long military life

World War II veteran Bea Cohen, 103, left, is greeted by retired U.S. Army Master Sgt. John Stamatiades shortly before the start of the rededication ceremony.  (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

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Bob Hope Patriotic Hall reopens in L.A.

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