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6.71sYes, it was 35 years ago today that James Veteran stood up to City Hall and said, "I demand a parade in my name."
3.87sAnd after a heated bidding war with Edward Memorial and Reginald Aprilfools,
1she got his wish.
1.73sAnd here comes the parade!
3.17sFirst up, a float from the Veterans of Future Wars.
3.67s
3.3sAnd here comes whackadoo film director, Oliver Stone.
1.53sOliver's here promoting his new movie,
3.24sBorn on the Fourth of July 2: Born on the Fifth of July,
3.97swhich he promises will be even July-ier than the original.
2.77sA dangerously insane human being.
3.17sAnd here comes the next float, honoring uninjured veterans.
2.13s(ROCK MUSIC PLAYING) - Yeah!
We rock!
1.94sOur wives stayed with us.
1s
0.34sThink fast!
1.2sWe did!
6.74s(CHEERING) Mom, how come when we see these guys on the street corner you tell me not to stare at them,
1.6sand today that's all we're doing?
3.17sBecause, Chris, as Americans, we owe our lives to these veterans.