Maine gets Native American Veterans Day

April 28, 2009 6:00 AM

AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Gov. John Baldacci has signed a bill to establish June 21 of each year as Native American Veterans Day in Maine.

Decorated World War II veteran Charles Shay of Indian Island helped to persuade the Legislature to pass the bill. Shay said American Indians from Maine have served in every war since the American Revolution, and it is time they were honored for their heroism and patriotism.

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