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J. D. Vance: “President Woodrow Wilson laid the cornerstone of the…”

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J.D. Vance's Memorial Day Address Honoring Fallen Heroes and Gold Star Families

Published | Video Starts at 00:50

We gather in solemn commemoration of their sacrifice and the sacrifice made by all those who gave up their lives in service to our beloved country. In 1915, President Woodrow Wilson laid the cornerstone of the memorial amphitheater we gather in today. Now, buried within it was a copper box which contained mementos of profound significance to the amphitheater's designers and to our entire country. There were four things. (00:50–00:57)

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