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This month , we celebrate 79 years of

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freedom in thanks to the sacrifices

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of many people , the brave predecessors

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of the soldiers of the 101st airborne

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division who are here today are a great

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example for us all 79 years ago ,

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American and British soldiers united to

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conduct the largest airborne operation

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in the history of the world . We gather

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today as a united people to

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remember the commitment of our

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forefathers . Collectively , our

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forefathers sent a resounding message

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on a world stage that has stood the

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test of time when there is a need to

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restore , protect and preserve the

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light of freedom . We will unite to

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guarantee it continues to burn brightly

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for the world to see .