The Foreign-Born Heroes Who Chose America
The article discusses the contributions of foreign-born individuals to America's military history, emphasizing their commitment to the nation's ideals rather than their heritage. Notable figures such as the Marquis de Lafayette, Baron von Steuben, and Casimir Pulaski are highlighted for their roles in the American Revolution. Their stories illustrate the ongoing tradition of immigrants fighting for the principles of freedom and individual rights in the United States.
- ▪Justice Neil Gorsuch described America as a 'creedal nation' defined by ideas rather than bloodlines.
- ▪The Marquis de Lafayette, a foreign-born revolutionary, fought for America after being inspired by its ideals of independence.
- ▪Baron von Steuben developed a training program that significantly improved the Continental Army's effectiveness during the Revolutionary War.
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Immigration The Foreign-Born Heroes Who Chose America Immigrants have fought for America's founding promise because they understood it, not because they inherited it. Agustina Vergara Cid | 5.25.2026 7:00 AM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/05/foreign-born-heros-revolutoionary-war-v1-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="Against a red background, three men in colonial attire are marching." alt="Against a red background, three men in colonial attire are marching.
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