Updated: Nov. 12, 2012 at 8:36 AM

Veterans Day 2012 (35 images)

Americans honor the troops over Veterans Day Weekend by participating in parades and memorial services around the country.

A trumpeter plays taps during Veterans Day ceremonies at Soilders Memorial in downtown St. Louis on November 10, 2012. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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Cadets hold flags before the start of the Veterans Day Parade in downtown St. Louis on November 10, 2012. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay and Acting postmaster at St. Louis, Cathy Vaughn unveil a new ÒforeverÓ stamp issued by the U.S. Postal ServiceÑ honoring AmericaÕs Purple Heart Medal recipients, in downtown St. Louis on November 10, 2012. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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Korean War veterans salute during opening ceremonies of the Veterans Day parade at Soliders Memorial in downtown St. Louis on November 10, 2012. UPI/Bill Greenblatt

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