Anniversary of Independence Observed by American Legion
A speech honors the signing of the Declaration of Independence with praise for the American Legion and the servicemen who defended the nation. The speaker recounts the Unknown Soldier, Gold Star mothers, and calls for civic duty, liberty, and national unity. He recalls Independence Hall and the signers pledge to sacrifice for freedom.
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American Legion
The
Earl Graham Post
Washington
Arlington Cemetery
America
Virgil
Congress
France
Commonwealth
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
John Hancock
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Harrison
Benjamin Franklin
Duties of Citizenship and Public Service Legacy
A veteran speaker urges citizens to uphold liberty by engaged public service. He stresses honoring public offices, selecting honest officials, constructive criticism, and jury duty, tying duty today to the World War effort and the 1918 Chateau-Thierry hold the line spirit.
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Legion
American Legion
America
United States
Babe Ruth
Lindbergh
Constable
Woodrow Wilson
Chateau-Thierry
Paris
France
Haig
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