At Ticonderoga and San Juan Hill, at Manila Bay and Midway, at Pointe Du Hoc and Busan, the courage of the American warrior has forged a path through every sea and every place that's marked a trail to every corner on the earth. In 250 years, America's heroes have saved more lives, freed more captives, accomplished more good and spread more hope than any other people at any time in the history of the world. Whole nations, no liberty today. Entire generations, no freedom. Billions and billions of people have been delivered from poverty, tyranny and oppression because of the sacrifices we honor this day. (17:53–18:08)
CLAIM
Asserts that American heroes have had the most significant positive impact in history over 250 years.
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