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Josh Shapiro: “The U.S. navy and U.S. marines have defended that hard won…”

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Governor Josh Shapiro delivers remarks at the U.S. Navy's Homecoming 250 Opening Ceremony

Published October 9, 2025 | Video Starts at 01:02

Established to secure the blessings of liberty for our new nation and our people. And over the last 250 years, The U.S. navy and U.S. marines have defended that hard won freedom and democracy here at home and around the world. It's that legacy that General John Pippy, the Adjutant General of the Pennsylvania National Guard, an Army guy who you let in today, and I'm grateful for that, that he … (01:02–01:12)

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Asserts that the U.S. Navy and Marines have historically defended freedom and democracy globally.

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