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Andrew P. Hunter: “But let me just say to my colleagues, we have just left the bloodiest century in the history of the world and in…”

On the recordJune 13, 2000
But let me just say to my colleagues, we have just left the bloodiest century in the history of the world and in American history. It was one in which 619,000 Americans, or more than that number, were killed in combat. We had an incredible century in which we experienced some very profound moments, ones in which we stood side-by-side with Winston Churchill and helped to defeat Hitler, and one in which President Ronald Reagan stood down the Soviet empire and helped to provide for a more benign climate for this country to enter this century.
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Andrew P. Hunter
Illinois

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Reflecting on the sacrifices of American soldiers and historical events of the 20th century.

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