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Editorial: A million hero march has preserved freedom

Even when debates and upheaval divide nation, our armed forces sacrifices protect that liberty

A member of the U.S. Army's 3rd Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard" walks with visitors among the graves at Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 2016 in Arlington, Va. - photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais

BC-US--Obama-IMG-jpg — A member of the U.S. Army's 3rd Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard" walks with visitors among the graves at Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 2016 in Arlington, Va. - photo by Pablo Martinez Monsivais

Why did they die? Did so many young Americans have to surrender their futures in two centuries-plus of warfare? Was it necessary for them to suffer, many in the most horrible, violent manner imaginable?