* Revolutionary War: Over 25,000 American soldiers and civilians died during the Revolutionary War.
* War of 1812: Over 2,260 American soldiers and sailors died during the War of 1812.
* Mexican-American War: Over 13,283 American soldiers and sailors died during the Mexican-American War.
* Civil War: Over 620,000 American soldiers and civilians died during the Civil War.
* World War I: Over 116,516 American soldiers and civilians died during World War I.
* World War II: Over 405,399 American soldiers and civilians died during World War II.
* Korean War: Over 36,574 American soldiers and civilians died during the Korean War.
* Vietnam War: Over 58,220 American soldiers and civilians died during the Vietnam War.
* Post-9/11 Wars: Over 7,057 American soldiers and civilians have died in post-9/11 wars.
Economic Sacrifices
* The colonies went into debt to finance the Revolutionary War.
* The United States went into debt to finance the War of 1812.
* The United States went into debt to finance the Mexican-American War.
* The United States went into debt to finance the Civil War.
* The United States went into debt to finance World War I.
* The United States went into debt to finance World War II.
* The United States went into debt to finance the Korean War.
* The United States went into debt to finance the Vietnam War.
* The United States went into debt to finance post-9/11 wars.
Political Sacrifices
* The colonies revolted against British rule to gain independence.
* The United States fought a civil war to preserve the Union.
* The United States fought two world wars to protect democracy and freedom.
* The United States fought the Korean War and the Vietnam War to contain communism.
* The United States fought post-9/11 wars to combat terrorism.
Social Sacrifices
* The colonies experienced social upheaval during the Revolutionary War.
* The United States experienced social upheaval during the Civil War.
* The United States experienced social upheaval during World War I.
* The United States experienced social upheaval during World War II.
* The United States experienced social upheaval during the Korean War.
* The United States experienced social upheaval during the Vietnam War.
* The United States experienced social upheaval after the 9/11 attacks.
The sacrifices made by Americans over the centuries have helped to secure the freedom and independence of the United States. These sacrifices should never be forgotten.