I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country. — Quoted

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“I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”

Nathan Hale · Memorial day

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John Linder

While tributes to Americans who had lost their lives in battle had been held in a number of towns across the nation, one of the more well-known stories about the beginnings of Memorial Day is the story about General John Logan.

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Paddy Chayefsky

It's always the generals with the bloodiest records who are the first to shout what a hell it is. And it's always the war widows who lead the Memorial Day parades.

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Glenn Beck

I am going to take something I learned over in Israel. Their Independence Day is preceded the 24 hours before with Memorial Day, so it gives them a chance to serve and reflect and then celebrate. I am going to try to start that tradition here in America.

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John F. Kennedy

My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.

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