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August 2, 2019July 26, 2019 Rick Snider

Why are coins left on veterans’ graves?

I'm Rick Snider, longtime storyteller of Washington—as a journalist, local tour guide, and history buff. Rick Snider's Washington (MonumentalThoughts) is my corner for stories, anecdotes, photos, and memories as a native Washingtonian. Find me here and on YouTube.

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