World War II veterans honored with monument 60 years after war.(Knight Ridder Newspapers) From: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service | Date: May 29, 2004| Author: Infield, Tom | COPYRIGHT 2004 Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: Tom Infield

WASHINGTON _ Six decades after the most devastating war in world history, America paused Saturday to salute the dwindling generation of its citizens who played a decisive role in the conflict.

Thousands of World War II veterans joined many tens of thousands of people who thronged the vast green mall in the heart of Washington, D.C., for dedication of the National World War II Memorial.

A brigade of speakers, including President B...

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