Correcting the record of America’s fallen is real patriotism

Published May 12, 2026 11:00am ET



As the United States marks Jewish American Heritage Month and approaches its 250th anniversary, the country is preparing to reflect on its founding ideals: equality, service, and freedom. But reflection requires more than celebration. It requires accuracy. And in some cases, the historical record of those who served is still wrong and should be corrected.

At a moment when debates over how America remembers its past have become increasingly politicized, correcting the record is not about rewriting history. It is about getting it right.

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