In Celebration and Commemoration

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I candidly admit to being very patriotic. Over the next week, I hope that all of us take time to commemorate our forefathers who fought for America throughout our history, but especially for the Union and Confederate soldiers and citizens who laid down their lives during the Civil War - and during the Battle of Gettysburg and the Siege of Vicksburg especially.

And then, on July 4, celebrate our birthday and pledge ourselves to hang together to ensure that our democratic REPUBLIC survives its newest crises. Someone sent me a new tribute to America, and I hope that I can share it with you.

http://www.youtube.com/v/6TPgJSZf5Vw?ver...autoplay=1