Land of the Free Because of the Brave

U.S. troops march during a joint full honors procession, some wearing uniforms from World War I, World War II, and the Korean War, in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day in Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on Nov. 11, 2021. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Commentary

On Nov. 5, Americans across the nation voted for the 47th president of the United States, members of the U.S. Congress, and officials in their state and local governments. With a blue or black pen in hand, voters of different backgrounds and beliefs actively participated in our democracy, not solely as Republicans and Democrats—but as Americans.