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During the War of Independence of 1775-1783 the Continental 'soldiers' were indeed American citizens. they were farmers, lawyers, clerks, shop keepers, and factory workers who wanted freedom from the high taxes and tyranny of England.

They were just like your regular neighbors of today who wanted to be free. So, the citizen was indeed the soldier as the soldier was the citizen.

You are a citizen today in the 21st century, would you not fight for freedom if need be again? Alex B.

(Check out this video clip by 3 doors down- Citizen Soldier)

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