 Dear Sharra, When I was a child, we saw pictures of military parades in the Soviet Union. I was taught that America doesn't do that— that we're proud of the fact that we don't do it because we don't wish to be a militarized society. This July 4, however, America's official celebration will be accompanied by army tanks on the National Mall. The militarization of July 4 celebrations is repugnant to me. What we celebrate on July 4 is our greatest strength: the Declaration of Independence and the principles that it articulates. That is what we have always done, and that is what we must continue to do. President Trump will be doing his July 4 event in Washington DC with army tanks on the National Mall; I will be doing mine in Concord, New Hampshire, with a message that I assume will be quite different than his. Please join me tomorrow at 2pm PT/5pm ET via livestream or live in Concord for a July 4 talk that celebrates our principles, dedicating our hearts to the rights—and the responsibilities—it bequeaths to us. Another generation was given the task of giving birth to the country; the task of our generation is to give it new life. I look forward to being with you! Many thanks, Marianne If you've saved your payment information with ActBlue Express, your donation will go through immediately. Donate $10 Donate $25 Donate $50 Donate $100 Donate $500 Other Amount | 
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