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Ceremony breaks ground for Vietnam Monument
AUSTIN, Texas —
Vietnam veterans have broken ground on a monument at the state Capitol.
At a ceremony on Monday, hundreds gathered to help turn over the dirt.
Lt. Gov David Dewhurst and Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson told their fellow veterans, "welcome home."
Planning has been under way since 2005. Private donors have contributed $1.3 million, according to the monument's organizing committee.
More at http://www.statesman.com/news/ap/legislative/ceremony-will-break-ground-for-vietnam-monument/nW3S6/ .
