Minute with the CNO: Celebrating America’s 250th birthday

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — WAVY-TV 10’s Minute with the CNO segment returns with a celebration of America’s 250th birthday on July 4.

In 1776, the Founding Fathers declared that a free people can govern themselves, defend themselves and build a nation rooted in liberty, courage and hope. It’s an idea that changed history.

The Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle mentioned this history while he was aboard USS Constitution, which is the oldest commissioned warship afloat. For over two centuries, the ship has reminded people that freedom must be protected and peace requires strength…

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