100-year-old veteran celebrates birthday on the Fourth of July: hear his secret to a long life

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) – At a Wilmington nursing home, it’s easy to see it’s the Fourth of July, with decorations as far as the eye can see.

But, it’s not just America’s birthday for one family. It’s 100-year-old Rex Hamilton’s birthday, too. He was born July 4, 1925.

When asked how it feels to be a century old, Hamilton said, “It feels pretty good.”…

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