250 years ago when it came time to stand up, to launch a revolution, to fight for independence and liberty and to start a new country. That happened right here from Massachusetts because our military tradition started here. You see, Our country [the United States] did too [start in Massachusetts]. Our veterans mean so much to our history. They mean so much to us today and they represent the best of who we are as a people and a nation. (00:25–00:27)
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Asserts that the United States began in Massachusetts.
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