Around 415,000 of our greatest generation laid down their lives to end WWII, and in doing so, defeated Hitler and his desire to impose a monoculture on the world. The men and women that died were a wide variety of races from whites to latinos to Navajo to African Americans. Their sacrifice serves as a reminder of what the US stands for in the minds of so many. The US is meant to be a nation where anyone can achieve anything regardless of where they come from. This is obviously overly simplistic, and it has not often truly been the case, but it is the dream of many, whether they be people born on US soil, or who come here looking to make their lives a better one. No matter what side of the political aisle you are on, we saw this dream become a reality last night. For the first time in US history, we will see five African Americans, with both Republicans and Democrats being represented, serve as governors of US states. For the first time, we will see an African-American woman serve as governor in Keisha Bottoms. For the first time, we will see an indigenous governor in Debbie Haaland. For the first time, we will see a Latina woman serve as governor of Texas in Gina Hinojosa. For the first time, we will see an Islamic senator from the state of Michigan in Abdul El-Sayed. Last night, no matter what side of the aisle you are on, we saw the results of the sacrifice of those men and women in WWII. The ability to celebrate difference is what has made our nation achieve great things, and continue to celebrate great things. We do not have to agree on all things politically, but we should always celebrate the fundamental worth of every human being. And in doing so, we celebrate the sacrifice of those who came before us.