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First lady Melania Trump accepted the prestigious "Patriot of the Year" award at the seventh annual Fox Nation Patriot Awards in Brookville, New York, on Thursday night.

The event honors the nation’s unsung heroes and ordinary people achieving extraordinary goals. Now serving her second term as first lady, Melania Trump has expanded her international advocacy for children.

"I applaud American dreamers and innovators who embrace originality," said Trump while accepting the award.

"Let's embrace the spirit of ambition. Let's celebrate everyone who dares to think differently. For it is these courageous Americans who are the heartbeat of our civilization."

The first lady received the honor one year after her husband, then P

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