EDITORIAL THANKS TO OUR TROOPS.THERE are many factors that explain America's success at maintaining its freedom these past 230 years. But the lion's share of the credit and gratitude goes to the men and women who have proudly served this country in uniform. From Lexington and Concord Noun 1. Lexington and Concord - the first battle of the American Revolution (April 19, 1775) Lexington, Concord American Revolution, American Revolutionary War, American War of Independence, War of American Independence - the revolution of the American to Gettysburg, to Normandy, to Iwo Jima Iwo Jima (ē`wō jē`mə, ē`wô), Jap. Io-jima, volcanic island, c.8 sq mi (21 sq km), W Pacific, largest and most important of the Volcano Islands. Mt. , to Saigon, to Tora Bora Tora Bora (Pashto: تورا بورا, “black dust” ), known Locally as Spīn Ghar, is a cave complex situated in the White Mountains (Safed Koh) of eastern Afghanistan (), in the Pachir Wa Agam District of Nangarhar province, and Baghdad. For two centuries, American troops have answered their country's call. In what can only be described as acts of selfless love, they have put their very lives on the line -- and often died -- in the service of their country. The Fourth of July Fourth of July, Independence Day, or July Fourth, U.S. holiday, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Celebration of it began during the American Revolution. is about more than just saluting the flag, the freedom it represents, or the genius of the American experiment. It must also be about honoring the men and women who protect and defend us, whose sacrifices make possible the liberty and prosperity we too easily take for granted. |
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