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Veterans Day and U.S. Marine Corps Founding Facts & Reflections

11.10.2024 was the 248th anniversary of the establishment of the U.S. Marine Corps. 11.11.2024 is Veterans Day. Insights on both events.

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11.10.2024 was the anniversary of the founding of the U.S. Marine Corps.

So a hearty happy birthday is well deserved for the Marine Corps. Next, the Patch ran an insightful article on differences between Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and interesting facts about this celebration.

The Patch ran an insightful article on differences between Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and interesting facts about this celebration. ICYMI, check it out.

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The Daily Signal makes the following available to MHProNews and the Patch. Note that the author: “Tom Ruck is the award-winning author of “Sacred Ground: A Tribute to America’s Veterans.”


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Commentary

How President Trump Can Help a New Generation Learn to Appreciate Our Veterans

Tom Tuck | November 10, 2024

Last Thursday, following President-elect Donald Trump’s extraordinary victory over Kamala Harris, President Joe Biden addressed the nation. His message was simple: “Setbacks are unavoidable, but giving up is unforgivable,” and he concluded by saying, “May God protect our troops.”

Unfortunately for Biden, however, many people in his party have given up on fighting for America and have even given up on supporting our troops.

Indeed, this anti-American and anti-military sentiment in the Democratic Party undoubtedly contributed to Trump’s victory.

This is a shame because veterans represent the very best of America.

From the sandy beaches of Normandy and the wet jungles of Vietnam to the hot deserts of Iraq and harsh mountains of Afghanistan, they have fought and died for our freedom. Their courage, honor, and selflessness are unmatched, and they should serve as an example for every American today, especially young people.

With that in mind, this Veterans Day it’s worth asking what our new president can do to restore a sense of gratitude in all Americans for our military servicemen and women.

There are many answers to that question, of course.

For example, his administration could put a stop to the politicization of the military through wokeness, which would ensure that our veterans can be proud of the branches they served.

Likewise, President Trump could use his bully pulpit to remind the American people of the virtues of our military men and women. This White House could also revisit its previous plans to build the National Garden of American Heroes, and honor some of our country’s greatest veterans there.

These are all excellent initiatives, but one of the simplest–and subtlest–ways that Trump can restore respect for our troops and veterans is by preserving and enhancing the beauty of our national cemeteries.

The United States and its territories contain 164 national cemeteries. Some are well-known, such as the Arlington National Cemetery and Gettysburg National Cemetery. Others are more inconspicuous. But each cemetery is—in the words of President Lincoln—“hallowed ground.”

My father is buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis so I know from the personal experience of many visits that these cemeteries are more than places of rest—they are the final resting place of our country’s heroes and sacred symbols of American freedom.

We must never forget these men and women. We must also introduce a new generation of Americans to these cemeteries, as I am convinced that walking through those beautiful, straight, uniform rows of fallen soldiers is such a powerful experience that it could make any American grateful for our veterans.

To do this, Trump can do more than ensure that these cemeteries are well maintained, he can promote programming that introduces Americans—especially young Americans—to the profound sacrifices that sustain our liberty. Hosting more roll-call events, concerts, and other community initiatives can help keep the spirt of service alive in the hearts of all Americans and change the minds of this new generation.

Doing so will not only give veterans the respect and honor they so thoroughly deserve, but it will also make our country better. Gratitude is the character trait that seems to be desperately missing from our national dialogue, but it doesn’t have to be this way. The first step to making America great again is remembering the greatest people in our country’s past: our veterans.

Preserving and enhancing our national cemeteries is an excellent way to do that. This Veterans Day, visit a cemetery near you and say a prayer of thanks for the men and women that gave everything for our freedom.

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Yesterday our pastor honored veterans as did so many churches across the country. Freedom isn't free. Freedom hasn't been free since Adam and Eve were shown the exit from the Garden of Eden.

We are fortunate that we don't have a warmonger as our president-elect. On Manufactured Home Pro News (MHProNews) we published a special report on former Marine Corps General Smedley Butler on the topic he made famous, War is a Racket. If you haven't seen that check it out.

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It is not a contradiction to love peace and have a military ready to deter war because they are ready to do battle and win. The world had more peace under Trump's first term for that very reason. America should be ready for war and ready to defend our freedom, as millions of citizens did by voting in the recent election. We can honor our veterans by saying not being afraid to say that war ought to be a last resort.

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