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As I was trying to decide what piece of American History to use for this blog I realized one of the most honorable and moving moments of my life was when I went on a class trip to Washington D.C. with my Vietnam History class in high school. We were chosen along with many other people to read 20 names off of the wall. As I was waiting anxiously in line a vet approached me and told me how two of his friends were on my list, I forget his name but I will never forget his face and expression as he asked to stand next to me so he could read those names and tell a brief story about the two soldiers who died in combat. The whole experience of going to the Vietnam Veterans Monument was crazy, it was one of the most moving events of my life as I watched people by me who were hugging and crying, Marines constantly passing one another and saying "semper fi" and so much more. It was a great experience and it showed me the emotional side of a war and what the people of that time are still dealing with today.
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