WWII veteran receives standing ovation, 'USA' chants after moving speech
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WWII veteran Sgt. William Pekrul gives emotional speech on the third night of the Republican National Convention, which was themed 'Make America Strong Once Again'
Pekrul called "America the greatest nation in the history of the world" and said that when he came back from war in Europe, he "kissed the ground" and thanked God for his return. Jamie Joseph is a writer who covers politics. She leads Fox News Digital coverage of the Senate.
RNC delegates gave Pekrul a standing ovation and chanted, "USA," while former President Trump, who has been in attendance each night of the convention since Monday, smiled and applauded.
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