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Coast Guard Academy graduation brings together families, Trump supporters and protestors

May 18, 2017 12:00 am • Last Updated: May 18, 2017 7:07 pm

By Carlos Virgen
Assistant Managing Editor for Audience Development

c.virgen@theday.com

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump delivered the keynote address to the Coast Guard Academy Class of 2017. We talked to graduates and their families as they embark on the next part of their military lives. We also followed Trump protesters and supporters as they gathered at McKinnley Park, not far from the academy gates.

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