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be proud of



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The country he called home had good reason to be proud of him.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

I believe that our founding fathers and our ancestors would be proud of what we’ve achieved.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

Stevens explains how winemakers in Jefferson’s beloved Virginia are filling bottles that the Founding Fathers would be proud of.

From Slate Jul. 2, 2026

He revealed to the podcast hosts that he has relished in the opportunity to build a true sanctuary for his family, steadily transforming the rural, rustic property into something he can be proud of.

From MarketWatch Jul. 1, 2026

“Good question. But they certainly cared. And I remember the explanation he gave me. One day in the lunchroom, he told me, ‘They just don’t want me to be proud of my heritage.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day




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