The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines bravery as courageous behavior or character.

When you think of bravery, do you imagine a great person that exploits great feats of courage and

strength? In a way it is bravery but bravery can be seen in other minor forms that are still important.

Likely everyone has demonstrated some form of bravery at one point in their life. Bravery is a trait of

courageous men and women. An example would be those that work in the armed forces of the

United States. Bravery and courage are two nouns that are synonyms. The Merriam-Webster

dictionary defines courage as strength in the face of pain of grief.

The United States military have displayed acts of bravery since their establishment in

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Vietnamese War, military personal were brought to a foreign country that has been overrun by

enemies. Our president at the time, John F. Kennedy, was faced with a very difficult task in

supporting those in Vietnam who were being oppressed. George Washington, John Hancock, Paul

Revere, and John F. Kennedy have all displayed acts of bravery.

Groups of people have worked together in the face of danger and put themselves at risk for the

better of others. The first responders to the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 showed bravery

by helping those who had been injured in the attack. Many the firefighters and police officers had lost

there lives trying to save others. Members of the military normally don't act alone. Each day they go

out and are willing to die for the safety and freedom of the people of the United States. That is true

bravery. Special Forces teams like Seal Team Six demonstrated great feats of bravery when the

killed the man that was the leader of the terrorist group responsible for the 9/11 attacks. The men

and women in the military and public safety workers show true bravery in the face of