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Civil War Featured At Veterans Fair

The fair included a display from the Pennsylvania Veterans Museum in Media.

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Jeff Freeman of Malvern stood beside a 1903 McClellan Saddle and explained the important role Pennsylvanians played in the Civil War.

Freeman, a member of the Media-based Pennsylvania Veterans Museum board of directors, was at the National Guard Armory in Plymouth Meeting for the 2nd Annual Veterans Fair on Sunday.

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"A lot of Pennsylvanians served," he said. "A lot of units."

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Also read: 

• Viewfinder: Veterans Fair

• Veterans Fair Honors Generations Of Military Members

• 2nd Annual Veterans Fair Set For Sunday

Editor's note: Sunday's fair included many humble veterans who shared memories of their remarkable military service. Check back for more stories and photos from the event.


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