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Chris Van Hollen: “Marylanders have always played a central role in American history – from the Maryland 400 holding strong against the…”

On the recordSeptember 6, 2026
Marylanders have always played a central role in American history – from the Maryland 400 holding strong against the British Army in 1776, to Baltimore’s own Thurgood Marshall expanding justice under the law, to the countless scientists, innovators, and entrepreneurs pushing our nation forward every day. Inspired by the legacy of these great Marylanders and those still to come, we will continue working to build a nation that lives up to the American promise of equal justice, equal rights, and equal opportunity for all.
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Chris Van Hollen
Democratic · Maryland

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Remarks on Maryland's contributions to American history.

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