| Hello John, Two hundred and fifty years ago, American colonists took a stand against an unjust, tyrannical, and overbearing government.
They took “one small step to lead America forward.”
Many of the leaders who helped turn the Declaration of Independence into reality had already served in uniform.
For example, before becoming commander-in-chief and major general of the Continental Army, a young George Washington served in the French and Indian War.
Here’s the bottom line: Veterans have always been at the center of our nation’s civic life, and 250 years ago, they took the initiative to declare their independence from a system that no longer represented their values.
This spirit of courage and accountability is at the heart of everything we do at CVA.
That’s why we’re teaming up with our partners at Americans for Prosperity and The LIBRE Initiative to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, while reflecting on the principles that our founders valued.
We kicked things off with a launch event in historic Philadelphia, where attendees listened to engaging speakers, ate great food, and reflected on our nation’s history.
You can watch my pre-celebration message in Philadelphia below:
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