The true meaning of America, you ask? It's in a Texas rodeo, in a policeman's badge, in the sound of laughing children, in a political rally, in a newspaper... In all these things, and many more, you'll find America. In all these things, you'll find freedom. And freedom is what America means to the world. And to me. -- Audie Murphy
Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it. -- Mark Twain
Patriotism is easy to understand in America; it means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country. – Calvin Coolidge
The cause of America is in a great measure the cause of all mankind. – Thomas Paine
The five habits of liberty that have been crucial to sustaining American Exceptionalism:
- faith and family
- work
- civil society
- rule of law
- safety and peace
Ten thing you can do to help America's future be as exceptional as its past:
- Learn about American history, exceptional Americans, and America's founding principles.
- Speak out. Once you feel confident in your knowledge, start speaking out in favor of American Exceptionalism.
- Question governmental authority at every turn.
- Teach the children around you.
- Insist on schools that teach responsibility and the fundamentals of American citizenship.
- Defeat and replace bad judges.
- Reestablish the work ethic.
- Celebrate American holidays: Memorial Day; Veterans Day; the Fourth of July; Thanksgiving.
- Volunteer in your community.
- Run for office. Your country needs you.
Source: A Nation Like No Other: Why American Exceptionalism Matters (2011) by Newt Gingrich.
The Declaration of Independence is the soul of the nation.
Some patriotic links:
- Signers of the Declaration of Independence (video)
- American Exceptionalism by James Q. Wilson
- Three Reasons America Is Exceptional by Jill Burcham
- Why is America Exceptional? by Matthew Spaulding, Ph.D.
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