The 1.2 Million Reasons America Exists Today

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Right-leaning outlets such as The Daily Caller and Daily Signal focus on Hanson's assertion that America is not facing a "Thucydides Trap," framing the discussion around American exceptionalism and sacrifice. Real Clear Policy also…

Victor Davis Hanson· May 27, 2026 · 1:15 PM UTC · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 50 views

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America exists for 1.2 million reasons. That being the number of Americans killed fighting for our freedom and survival.

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▪ Victor Davis Hanson: The 1.2 Million Reasons America Exists Today — Daily Signal
▪ VICTOR DAVIS HANSON: America Is Not Caught In A ‘Thucydides Trap’! — Dailycaller

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