1976: A Day of Celebration and Remembrance

South Floridians recognized Memorial Day in different ways in 1976, as this combination of news clips shows.

First, Jewish war veterans gather for a ceremony to remember the fallen.

Next, West Miamians break out the umbrellas for a slightly rainy Memorial Day parade.

In the third story, veterans Lou Wurgaft, Ken Talley and George Barnes share their views of the day with reporter Bob Kaplitz.

Finally, it being the Bicentennial Year and all, one group celebrated like the patriots of 1776.

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