On the recordAugust 20, 1978
District residents have fought and died in every war since the War for Independence.
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presidency.ucsb.eduDistrict residents have fought and died in every war since the War for Independence.
Congressional Representation for the District of Columbia Statement on the Proposed Constitutional Amendment
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