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99-Year-Old WWII Vet Graduates High School with Great-Granddaughter

In a touching ceremony full of history and family pride, 99-year-old World War II veteran Charles Bird, from West Virginia, achieved a lifelong dream by graduating high school. Decades after being drafted before he could finish his education, Charles walked across the stage in an emotional ceremony, with his great-granddaughter by his side. This special graduation not only marked a personal milestone for Charles but also served as a poignant reminder of the enduring value of perseverance and education at any age.

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