On this Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Their courage, service, and dedication will never be forgotten. Wishing everyone a meaningful day of reflection, gratitude, and remembrance.
OnSeptember 17, 1787, the day the Constitution was signed,Elizabeth Willing Powel— a prominent Philadelphia socialite and close friend of George Washington — askedBenjamin Franklinin the streets outside Independence Hall,“Well, Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?”Franklin, then 81 and in poor health, replied:“A republic, if you can keep it.
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