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35,000 demonstrators were organized by the “National Mobilization Committee to End the War in Vietnam” and gathered at the Pentagon. 2,500 armed soldiers confronted them. Surprisingly, the building did not move an inch. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Pentagon is the largest office building in the world with 6.5 million sq. ft. of space, and is so secure, that no one is allowed to take pictures of the building from the outside. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Pentagon was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 and is a National Historic Landmark. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #patriotism #americans #quotestoremember #quotefortheday #quotegram #inspirationquotes #instaquotesdaily #inspirationalwords #inspirationoftheday #ushistory #picturequotes #inspirationalquoteoftheday #bestsayings #lifesayings #motivationalsayings #motivationalquotesdaily #freedomisnotfree #visualinspiration #uspatriot #inspirepatriotism #americanfreedom #americanpatriot #patrioticquotes #patrioticamerican #patrioticaf #thepentagon #vietnamwarprotest #americanheroes #unionofeagles #americanpatriotism (at The Pentagon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDCLkbjhxwS/?igshid=66uykjr8ikzi

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A quote that is usually misattributed to Thomas Jefferson, but is still close to what he attempted to portray. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Jefferson was elected as the third President of the United States from 1801 to 1809, succeeding John Adams. Jefferson is most importantly known as the principle author of the Declaration of Independence while serving as a Virginia delegate to the Continental Congress. He later served as the second Governor of Virginia during the Revolutionary War. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ During the inaugural term of the President of the United States, Jefferson was a crucial Cabinet Member during Washington’s first term as Secretary of State; although, Jefferson refused to continue in that position for Washington’s second term mostly due to increasing conflicts with Alexander Hamilton. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As President, Jefferson took an aggressive approach to British trade policies, organized the Louisiana Purchase which doubled America’s land area, and the promotion and signing of the Prohibiting Importation of Slaves Act of 1807 which made it illegal to bring new slaves into the Country. Jefferson had promoted the idea since the 1770s when Virginia had refused to support it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Prior to the Act, Jefferson stated “I congratulate you, fellow-citizens, on the approach of the period at which you may interpose your authority constitutionally, to withdraw the citizens of the United States from all further participation in those violations of human rights which have been so long continued on the unoffending inhabitants of Africa, and which the morality, the reputation, and the best interests of our country, have long been eager to proscribe.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #patriotism #americans #quotestoremember #quotefortheday #quotegram #inspirationquotes #instaquotesdaily #inspirationalwords #inspirationoftheday #ushistory #picturequotes #inspirationalquoteoftheday #bestsayings #lifesayings #motivationalsayings #motivationalquotesdaily #freedomisnotfree #visualinspiration #uspatriot #inspirepatriotism #americanfreedom #americanpatriot #patrioticquotes #patrioticamerican #patrioticaf #thomasjefferson #monticello #declarationofindependence #unionofeagles #americanpatriotism (at Monticello, Charlottesville VA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHBjDrPA0Vt/?igshid=scfru46vhahw

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King George had fought a bitter war with the American Colonies, but he could not believe the news he received about General Washington. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Nearing the end of the Revolutionary War as peace was being negotiated, King George asked the painter Benjamin West if George Washington would decide to become the leader of the military’s armed forces or the leader of the new United States country as a monarch. As these were the two most common pathways a victorious military leader would take, it was only natural for a king to assume such an action would be taken. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ West professed that Washington only wanted to return home to his Mount Vernon plantation and leave public life forever having completed his civic duty to his country. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ King George was dumbfounded. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Is it surprising that George Washington took the action that he did? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #patriotism #americans #quotestoremember #quotefortheday #quotegram #inspirationquotes #instaquotesdaily #inspirationalwords #inspirationoftheday #ushistory #picturequotes #inspirationalquoteoftheday #bestsayings #lifesayings #motivationalsayings #motivationalquotesdaily #freedomisnotfree #visualinspiration #uspatriot #inspirepatriotism #americanfreedom #americanpatriot #patrioticquotes #patrioticamerican #patrioticaf #generalgeorgewashington #revolutionarywarhistory #americanheroes #unionofeagles #americanpatriotism (at George Washington's Mount Vernon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC_mwOqB9Au/?igshid=vkw8a6nbzbcu

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“In this Temple as in the hearts of the people for whom he saved the union, the memory of Abraham Lincoln is enshrined forever.” ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The Lincoln Memorial was built between 1914-1922 and is visited by nearly 8 million people per year. As seen above the columns, each of the 36 states in the Union at the time of his assassination are inscribed with the dates they entered the U.S. This can also be seen in the same location on the Lincoln Memorial on the back of the $5 bill. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ At its dedication ceremony on May 20, 1922, Lincoln’s only surviving son, Robert Todd Lincoln was in attendance. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Also, as prominent African Americans arrived to the dedication, they were led by the military guard to a segregated seating section to view the ceremony. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Our favorite part of the Memorial is the Lincoln statue itself. Have you been to the Lincoln Memorial? What is your favorite part of it? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Let us know in the comments below! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #patriotism #americans #quotestoremember #quotefortheday #quotegram #inspirationquotes #instaquotesdaily #inspirationalwords #inspirationoftheday #ushistory #picturequotes #inspirationalquoteoftheday #bestsayings #lifesayings #motivationalsayings #motivationalquotesdaily #freedomisnotfree #visualinspiration #uspatriot #inspirepatriotism #americanfreedom #americanpatriot #patrioticquotes #patrioticamerican #patrioticaf #abrahamlincoln #abrahamlincolnmemorial #americanheroes #unionofeagles #americanpatriotism (at United States of America) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC6dRrbhO-k/?igshid=12vm3g2ylwow9

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President Reagan declared of Benavidez’s actions: “If the story of his heroism were a movie script, you would not believe it.” / On May 2, 1968, a special forces recon team was inserted into an enemy area. A short time later, the team ran into heavy resistance and requested extraction, but the evac weren’t able to land due to intense fire. / Benavidez boarded the evac to attempt another extraction. He knew the team had taken too many wounded to move, so he told the pilot to land close by. He jumped from the chopper and ran 80 yards to the team under fire. / When he arrived at their location, he was wounded three times. He immediately took charge by repositioning the unit, directing fire, and triaging the wounded. He directed the evac to land and carried half the wounded to the helicopter. As the chopper moved to the remaining soldiers’ location, he ran alongside and provided cover fire. Once the remaining troopers were on, he recovered the dead team leader’s body and classified documents. / He was severely wounded in the stomach, received grenade fragments in his back, and the evac pilot was killed and it crashed. He secured the documents and moved to the crash site. He helped the soldiers out and set them in a perimeter for the enemy attack. Continuing to fight, he moved through the line, giving aid, and encouraged the men to fight. / As the enemy enclosed, he called in air strikes and fire from gunships to stop the enemy and create a new LZ. He was wounded again while giving first-aid to another soldier. He was still able to carry the soldiers to the chopper, but an enemy soldier jumped him. He fought hand-to-hand, killing the soldier but sustained additional wounds. He then saw two soldiers attacking the chopper but the door gunner couldn’t reach them. he killed them then carried the soldiers left behind. / With extreme loss of blood, he was pulled into the helicopter. At the hospital, doctors assumed he was dead. With the little strength he had left, he spit in the doctor’s face that was zipping up his body bag. The doctor admitted “I think this guy’s going to make it.” / Benavidez’s Medal of Honor is on display at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. (at United States of America) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC37Zz-By23/?igshid=1pvliyhch3g0e

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The Washington DC cherry trees were a gift from Japan to commemorate the growing friendship between the two countries. Over 3000 trees arrived in Seattle on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1912, and they were shipped to Washington by railroad. The first trees were planted on March 27, 1912 by First Lady Helen Taft and the wife of the Japanese ambassador, Viscountess Chinda. - - - - - #quotes #quotesdaily #patrioticquotes #americanquotes #interestingfacts #patriotism #patriotic #americanpatriots #americanhistory #ushistory #ingodwetrust #freedom #unitedstates #american #americanstories #unionofeagles #epluribusunum #cherrytrees #washingtoncherryblossom #pearlharbor #washingtondc #tidalbasin #washingtondccherryblossoms #potomacriver #potomac #washingtondctrip #washingtondchistory (at United States of America) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCwT9BEBGZi/?igshid=1ia10m3foaiqd

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The Arlington Memorial Bridge was first proposed in 1886 but was never built due to political divides over the design and purpose of the structure. After the opening of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier caused heavy traffic issues in 1921, the bridge’s construction finally began in 1925 and was completed in 1932 in time for the bicentennial of George Washington’s birth. - - - - - #quotes #quotesdaily #patrioticquotes #americanquotes #interestingfacts #patriotism #patriotic #americanpatriots #americanhistory #ushistory #ingodwetrust #freedom #unitedstates #american #unionofeagles #epluribusunum #arlingtonmemorialbridge #bridges #lincolnmemorial #washingtondc #arlingtonnationalcemetery #tomboftheunknownsoldier #potomacriver #potomac (at United States of America) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCtVDVmB_m_/?igshid=78m5m6gtrk7v

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Members of the armed forces are encouraged to salute Medal of Honor recipients out of respect and courtesy regardless of rank or status. This is one of the few instances a member of the military will receive salutes from others of a higher rank. - - - - - #quotes #quotesdaily #patrioticquotes #americanquotes #interestingfacts #patriotism #patriotic #americanhistory #ushistory #ingodwetrust #freedom #unitedstates #american #unionofeagles #epluribusunum #medalofhonor #medalofhonorday #medalofhonorrecipient #usmilitary (at United States of America) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCl-4L5B2B_/?igshid=1gj4em5bzvwj9

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Nathan Hale’s last words before being hanged by the British as an American spy on September 22, 1776. When General George Washington asked for a soldier to go behind enemy lines in New York City to gather intelligence as a spy, Hale was the only volunteer. He was 21 years old. - - - - - #quotes #quotesdaily #patrioticquotes #americanquotes #interestingfacts #patriotism #patriotic #americanhistory #ushistory #ingodwetrust #freedom #unitedstates #american #unionofeagles #epluribusunum #georgewashington #newyorkhistory #revolutionarywar #howrevolutionary (at United States of America) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCjnrcnBK0d/?igshid=1io2gi8ogoyp2

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Washington died in 1799 at Mount Vernon. Congress wished for him to be buried at the Capitol building but could not resolve ongoing disputes over the design and cost of the planned tomb. George Washington lies at rest with his wife and relatives at Mount Vernon. - - - - - #quotes #quotesdaily #patrioticquotes #americanquotes #interestingfacts #patriotism #patriotic #americanhistory #ushistory #ingodwetrust #freedom #unitedstates #american #unionofeagles #epluribusunum #georgewashington #mountvernon # #uscapitol (at United States of America) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCePt2blYFd/?igshid=1fpncdu2rsz0m

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When the British finally left New York City after a constant seven years of occupation during the Revolutionary War, they believed that the city would fall to anarchy once they left. This British officer returned soon afterwards to retrieve forgotten personal items and was dumbstruck by the harmony he found. - - - - - #quotes #quotesdaily #patrioticquotes #patriotism #patriotic #americanhistory #ingodwetrust #freedom #unitedstates #american #unionofeagles #epluribusunum #revolutionarywar #newyorkhistory #newyorkcity #howrevolutionary (at United States of America) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCSU1AlFpa9/?igshid=relxti28vvbe

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In 1971, Congress attempted to create a bill that would present former President Truman the Medal of Honor, but Truman blocked every attempt to pass the bill declaring “I don’t consider that I have done anything which would be the reason for any award, Congressional or otherwise.” He believed the Medal of Honor should solely be awarded to those who served in the military and exhibited extreme valor in combat. By giving him the Medal, it would reduce its importance and he would not allow that. President Truman died the next year. - - - - - #quotes #quotesdaily #patrioticquotes #americanquotes #patriotism #patriotic #americanhistory #ingodwetrust #freedom #unitedstates #american #unionofeagles #epluribusunum #medalofhonor #harrytruman #presidenttruman (at United States of America) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCUYN4Xl5Js/?igshid=a8uvakcx6qb1