; Crumbling, Threadbare Memorials an Insult to History
The Washington Times › May 30, 2011
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Throughout the rich history of our nation, young men and women have made the ultimate sacrifice to uphold our values at home and abroad. This Memorial Day, I am proud to offer all Americans a unique opportunity to honor that legacy of valor and sacrifice by protecting the place where our heroes are celebrated: the National Mall.
I am a Washingtonian, a Vietnam veteran and a patriot. One of my favorite things to do is run the length of the Mall and watch the sun rise over the Capitol. It makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up. It makes me proud to be an American.See the full content of this document
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; Crumbling, Threadbare Memorials an Insult to History
Like the 25 million people who come to the Mall each year, I spend most of my time there mesmerized by its grandeur and beauty, captivated by the history memorialized there and energized by the throngs...
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