Fresh today Β· Tuesday, 14 July

New Wishes

A handful of wishes pulled from the cabinet this morning. Pick one up β€” copy, save it to your pinboard, or send it on.

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Old glory flies higher today. It always should. Thank you, veterans, for every minute you gave.

Wishing every American veteran a Veterans Day full of the honor you earned. Thank you for what you did for this country.

The republic is older today because of you. Thank you, veterans. Long may she stand. Long may you be honored.

To every veteran who has ever raised their hand and said yes to this country β€” thank you. America is grateful. So am I.

Today we honor the courage that built and kept this nation. Thank you, veterans. Today the flag belongs to you.

The freedoms we use every day were paid for by people we'll never meet. Today we meet them in spirit. Thank you, veterans of every era.

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From the Revolution to today, this country has been built on the backs of those who served. We owe them our attention. Especially today.

Wishing every veteran a Veterans Day worthy of the service you gave. Thank you for keeping America possible.

Today the country says thank you. Tomorrow we should keep saying it. Veterans deserve more than a day.

To the men and women who wore the uniform β€” every era, every branch, every rank β€” America thanks you. America loves you. America remembers.

The cost of liberty is the kind of math most of us don't have to do. Veterans did it for us. Today, we acknowledge that. Thank you.

Wishing every veteran of the United States Armed Forces a day of full recognition. The country owes you. The country sees you. Thank you.

Today the bells ring at eleven. The country pauses. We remember. Thank you, veterans of every war and every peace.

America stands taller because of the people we honor today. Thank you, veterans. Long may the country deserve you.

To the veterans of every generation: your service kept the republic. Your courage kept the flag. Thank you. We are honored to share this country with you.

The flag at half-staff. The veteran in uniform. The neighbor at the parade. The grandfather telling the story. All of this is Veterans Day. All of it is sacred. Thank you.

To every American who served β€” thank you for showing up for the country when the country needed showing up for. We are still grateful.

The republic exists because of veterans. The future of the republic depends on us remembering that. Thank you, veterans. Today and tomorrow.

Today the country lifts up its veterans. May we lift them well. May we lift them long. May we lift them loudly. Thank you.

To the men and women who served America β€” and to the families who served alongside you β€” thank you. Today and every day. We owe you both.

Old Glory, the bugle, the silence at eleven, the words "thank you" spoken quietly β€” all of it for you, veteran. All of it earned. All of it yours.

Wishing every American veteran a Veterans Day of the gratitude you deserve. The country thanks you. The republic thanks you. I thank you.

To the people who stood up for America when America called β€” thank you. The country is still here because of you. Today, we say it out loud.

The country has its faults. Veterans served it anyway. That is its own kind of grace. Today we acknowledge it. Thank you.

May your candy bowl outlast your willpower. Happy Halloween.