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ascitizeofthisgoodnation,weshouldbeproudofourheritage,gratefulforourliberty,andconfidentinourfuture.two-hundred-and-thirtyyearsafteramericadeclareditsindependence,thespiritof''76liveson.andournationremaiproudtocarryfreedom''storch.westillplaceourtrustintheprotectioofdivineprovidence.westillpledgeourlives,ourfortunes,andoursacredhonortofreedom''sdefee.andwestillbelieveinthepromiseoffreedomforall.
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