proudly – adj. with great satisfaction or honor
segregate – v. to separate or divide people based on their race or ethnicity
decorate – v. to give a medal or award to (someone, such as a soldier)
duration – n. the length of time that something lasts
unit – n. military a single thing, person or group that is a part of something larger
decisive – adj. very clear
go at it – idiomatic phrase, fight
monument – n. a marker or statue that honors a person or event
signify – v. to be a sign of (something); to mean (something)
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