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[patriotic music]

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(President Donald J. Trump) As we gather this evening in the joy of
freedom, we remember that all share a

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truly extraordinary heritage. Together, we
are part of one of the greatest stories

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ever told: the story of America. It is the
epic tale of a great nation whose people

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have risked everything for what they
know is right and what they know is true.

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It is the chronicle of brave citizens
who never give up on the dream of a

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better and brighter future, and it is the
saga of 13 separate colonies that

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united to form the most just and
virtuous republic ever conceived.

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On this day 243 years ago, our founding fathers pledged their

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lives, their fortunes, and their sacred
honor to declare independence and defend

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our God-given rights.

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On this day two hundred and forty three years ago our founding fathers pledged their

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lives their fortunes and their sacred
honor to declare independence and defend

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our god-given rights.