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250 years ago a spirit ignited

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a spirit of defiant courage . When

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liberty hung in the balance , ordinary

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citizens with extraordinary resolve

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rose to answer the call . This I'll

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defend , a vow whispered in the smoke

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and fire of a nation's birth . Through

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generations , the bow has been etched

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deeper into the American soul . The

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defense of freedom became a solemn duty

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passed from one brave heart to the next .

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When tyranny threatened the world ,

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they stood as a bulwark . Get rid of

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those who stormed the beaches , braved

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freezing winters , and fought for a

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future where democracy could breathe .

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Their faces etched with resolve , a

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testament to sacrifice , from dense

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jungles , they faced unseen enemies and

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unforgiving landscapes .

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Their dedication unwavering , their

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courage a constant beacon in the

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darkest hours . They carried the burden

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of freedom even when the path was

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unclear . Today , in a rapidly changing

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world , that same unwavering spirit

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endures . They are the spirit of

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resilience . Our sons and daughters

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from every walk of life embody the very

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best of us . 250 years of answering the

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call , each generation fighting a new

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chapter in the enduring story of

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bravery , commitment , and sacrifice .

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This is their legacy . This is our

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strength . This is the United States

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Army . And this we will always

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defend . Happy 250th

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birthday , United States Army . Then ,