The United States has been around for about 250 years, and for almost every single one of those years, it has been at war. From the very first day people fought for independence to the high-tech drone strikes of 2026, the military hasn't just been a part of America—it has actually built the country's DNA.
A massive new documentary is taking a "deep dive" into this history. Instead of just showing old maps, it looks at how every generation of Americans has lived through "hot" wars (with real bullets) and "cold" wars (with spies and secrets). It features 30 top experts, including generals and politicians, who explain how winning and losing on the battlefield changed life back home for regular people.
The Three Main Lessons
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Identity: Being a "soldier" became the ultimate symbol of being an American.
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Politics: Almost every big decision made by a President in the last two centuries was influenced by the military.
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Global Image: The U.S. used its army to show the world it was a "Superpower," but that came with a heavy price tag and complicated results.
The film asks a tough question: If America is always at war, can it ever truly be at peace? By looking at the successes and the big failures, the documentary helps us understand how the military decisions being made today will change the world for kids born tomorrow.
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