From the very beginning of the United States in 1776 thru 2011 millions of brave men and women have stepped forward in the service of our country.
Many gave the full measure with their lives, and many others suffered wounds and the loss of limbs that impacted their daily lives.
CONFLICTS - U.S. MILITARY DEATHS
Revolutionary War - 25,000
War of 1812 - 20,000
Mexican War - 13,300
Civil War - 360,000
Spanish-American War - 2,500
World War I - 116,500
World War II - 405,400
Korean War - 36,600
Vietnam War - 58,200
Persian Gulf War - 380
Iraq and Afghanistan Wars since 2001 - 6,019
Every single citizen of this great country stands unified today in saluting all our veterans for their contributions to the American way of life, and for defending exactly what this country represents around the world.
Please fly our beautiful flag proudly today. GOD BLESS AMERICA and may God hold each and every veteran in the loving warmth of his arms.
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