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Exterior view of aceremony, attended by a large group of spectators, of the opening of the Brooklyn War Memorial in Cadman Plaza Park, honoring Brooklynites who served in World War II. The inscription on the memorial reads, "This memorial is dedicated to the heroic men and women of the Borough of Brooklyn who fought for liberty in the Second World War, 1941-1945, and especially to those suffered and died. May their sacrifice inspire future generations and lead to universal peace."

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