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How the US military shaped 250 years of history

Summarised by Spiced Kopi · 11 November 2026, 23:30 UTC ·9 sec listen

For 250 years, the United States military has shaped the nation, from independence to global power. Yet fewer Americans now serve in uniform. Judy Woodruff examines what that changing relationship means for the country today.

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