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American Patriotism - Why We Need It (5 min)
Patriotism - perhaps best defined by the American Heritage Dictionary as Love and Devotion to Ones Country. ... Even a cursory study of the immense challenges the USA has met and overcome in modern times clearly demonstrates the critical need for potent patriotism. ... Our patriotism is possibly more challenged (and therefore even more important) at this point because it is so difficult to define and target those perpetuating the violent attacks on our country. ...
The fortitude of some of our great ancestors, Franklin, Lewis and Clark, Washington, Lincoln and JFK invoke and embody patriotism in its finest form. ... We are a proud nation which cares for its own and offers care to others who are in need. ... Freedom of thought, freedom of speech and the upholding of rights of the individual are the enduring and invaluable products of US patriotism. Without the creativity born through patriotism and the resulting freedom of thought, this great nation would not be the power it is.
From time to time we see popular passing movements which challenge our concept of patriotism. ... Without patriotism we are not protecting the basic principle of our society - free speech.
Approximate Word count = 918
Approximate Pages = 3.7
(250 words per page double spaced)
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