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Men do not fight for flag or country, for the Marine Corps or glory or any other abstraction. They fight for one another
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"Men do not fight for flag or country, for the Marine Corps or glory or any other abstraction. They fight for one another. And if you came through this ordeal, you would age with dignity"

- William Manchester

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by William Manchester between April 1, 1922 and June 1, 2004. He/she was a famous Historian from USA. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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