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It is upheld and maintained today, as it always has been, by the patriotism of our people as represented by our Army in the Civil War, in Cuba, the Philippines, and China.
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Dodge emphasizes that the patriotism of the American people, as demonstrated by their military efforts, is what upholds national honor.
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