Beacon of freedom

In a world shrouded by the shadows of oppression,

She stands tall, a shining light of liberation.

America, the land of the free, the home of the brave,

A beacon of hope to all those yearning to be saved.

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From her earliest days, this nation was forged

In the crucible of revolution, her independence extolled.

Her founders, statesmen of vision and courage rare,

Declared to the world, "All men are created equal" - a credo to share.

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Through trials by fire, she has weathered each storm,

Emerging stronger, her democratic ideals reborn.

Whether weathering the tempests of civil strife,

Or standing resolute in the face of tyranny's knife.

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Her people, a tapestry of cultures woven as one,

Have fought and bled to preserve what past generations have won.

From Lexington's Green to the shores of Iwo Jima,

The sacrifices of her sons and daughters shine ever brighter.

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In her majestic landscapes, from sea to shining sea,

The promise of liberty finds its truest expression, forever free.

Towering mountains and sweeping prairies, mighty rivers and golden shores -

This land of boundless opportunity, her wonders forever in store.

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Her cities, bustling hives of boundless innovation,

Draw the world's tired, her huddled masses in admiration.

Where the American Dream takes glorious form,

As opportunity's door swings wide, weathering each political storm.

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Yes, she is not perfect, her history marked by strife,

But her commitment to justice, to equality, to the sanctity of life -

These are the ideals that have guided her through,

Making her a beacon to all, proudly red, white, and blue.

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In this land of the free, this home of the brave,

Every person is empowered, their potential to pave.

Whether hailing from near or from far-flung shore,

Here they can pursue their dreams, their worth evermore.

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So let the light of freedom forever shine bright,

Illuminating the path to a future of hope and might.

For America, this bastion of liberty, this land of the free,

Will always stand tall, a beacon to all who yearn to be.