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Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Leon Day, who served during World War II and took part in the Invasion of Normandy.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Marine Corps Veteran Roberto Clemente, who served as an infantryman in the Marine Corps Reserve.

During Black History Month, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Buck O’Neil, a World War II Veteran elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

On the eve of the Baseball Hall of Fame induction, today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Army Veteran Rollie Fingers, who was inducted into the hall in 1992.

Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Mitchell Harris, who served three overseas tours and went on to play professional baseball.

Baseball legend Bob Feller was one of the first professional athletes to enlist in the military for service during World War II. He would go on to break numerous baseball records both before and after his time in the service.

Jack Lummus was a two-sport professional athlete and two-way end for the New York Giants, as well as a Medal of Honor recipient for his heroics during the U.S. assault on the island of Iwo Jima.

Baseball legend Ted Williams broke numerous records during the course of his baseball career. His military service career was equally impressive as Williams served in both WWII and the Korean War, flying a total of 39 missions and earning numerous awards.

For decades, Veterans everywhere have wondered if what they do really makes a difference.