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100-year-old British Fundraiser Tom Moore Receives Knighthood

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   British World War II veteranCaptain Tom Moore, whobecame a national
   hero and international celebrityin Aprilwhen he raised $41 million
   forBritain's National Health service, receivedaknighthood Fridayduring
   aceremony at Windsor Castle.

   While the ceremony was held in private, pictures released from theevent
   show abroadlysmiling Queen Elizabethusing a sword that belonged to her
   fathertobestow the honor on Mooreon the grounds outside the castle.

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