Cold War era

February 7, 2008 - 5:18pm
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CONNERS' COLD WAR VETS BILL PASSES ASSEMBLY

CONNERS COLD WAR VETS BILL PASSES ASSEMBLY

(TRENTON) - The Assembly today passed legislation Assemblymen Jack Conners sponsored to honor the thousands of New Jersey military veterans who served in the U.S. Armed forces during the 46-year Cold War era.

"Thousands of New Jerseyans served this nation admirably during the Cold War, one of the most tense and stressful periods of our nation's history," said Conners (D-Burlington/Camden), a veteran and chairman of the Assembly's Veterans' and Military Affairs panel.  "Although many never saw direct combat, the mean and women who served during the Cold War era played a role in the ultimate defeat of Soviet Communism.  It is time these unsung heroes finally receive the recognition and appreciation they deserve."

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