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 [in Massachusetts]. You see, our country did too. 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. (00:18–00:25)
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Asserts that Massachusetts is the origin of the United States' military tradition.
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