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Sen. Roger Marshall Sen. Roger Marshall
The U.S. Army’s 250th birthday: A personal and national triumph
Standing in a quiet room at Gettysburg last month, I read about Lincoln’s Address — many headlines from 1863 called it “silly,” others “a perfected gem.” That’s the America I love: where we speak freely, protest boldly, and debate fiercely. Yet, as I scanned coverage of the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday celebration on June 14, 2025, one truth was missing: 1.3 million soldiers gave their lives to protect those freedoms. The grand parade and festival on the National Mall weren’t just a showcase of strength; it was a rebirth of patriotism, a moment that hit me personally and resonated for our nation.
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