Category: patriotism

The Decline in Patriotism

Commentary The Wall Street Journal has conducted a poll with the most interesting results. From 1998 to the present, the percentage of Americans who say that patriotism is an important value has crashed from 70 percent to 38 percent. The bulk of the fall has happened since 2019. More results will be discussed in a bit but let’s first…


Moms for America: Inspiring Moms to Raise Patriots

Moms have a big job—raising future citizens. That’s why Kimberly Fletcher founded Moms for America, and why half a million moms across the country have now joined her in the organization’s mission to empower moms, promote liberty, and raise patriots. “We validate what they already feel in their heart to be true, that what they’re…


Moms for America: Inspiring Mothers to Raise Patriots

Mothers have a big job: raising future citizens. That’s why Kimberly Fletcher founded Moms for America, and why half a million mothers across the country have now joined her in the organization’s mission to empower mothers, promote liberty, and raise patriots. “We validate what they already feel in their heart to be true, that what…


Incorporating Fun Educational Activities on July Fourth Can Instill a Sense of Patriotism in Young Children

Marked by fireworks and barbecues across the country, Independence Day takes on a special significance when one lives near Washington, D.C. This year will mark our eighth holiday in the D.C. area, and our family will be continuing our tradition of visiting a site of historical significance on July 4th. For our family, Independence Day…


Fun and Educational Activities to Nurture Your Little Ones’ Love for Our ‘Old Glory’

Wonder. Awe. Pride. Love of country and love of my countrymen. These are the emotions that sweep over me when I see our flag flying, or when I hear the National Anthem that our flag inspired. The flag was intended to be a universal emblem to unite Americans, and it has a rich history, which…


From the Land of Oz: An Aussie-Born U.S. Citizen Explains Why It’s Important to Teach Kids to Love Their Country

From sea to shining sea, the greatness of the United States of America has been seen in gleaming alabaster cities, purple mountain majesties, fruited plains, and waves of grain for over two centuries. The sacrifices of everyday heroes, whose engraved names mark monuments and tombstones, have enriched the greatness of this nation since before the…


Pretty and Patriotic Styles

By Katie Laughridge From Tribune News Service While I have many favorite color combinations, red, white and blue is right near the top year-round! That is one reason I get so excited during the summer months when it comes to the forefront of my shop. While in the other months I try to stay away…


Air Force Special Operations Weatherman Training

“The more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in battle.” On this year’s Armed Forces Day, take a look at the intense training of Special Operations Weathermen Candidates. The training is held by the Battlefield Airmen Training Group, 37th Training Wing, AETC. (Video courtesy of AiirSource Military) …


6 Easy Ways to Instill Love of Country in Our Young People

My Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary defines patriotism as “love for or devotion to one’s country.” Note that this short definition says nothing about the government of a country. As Mark Twain so well stated, “Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.” Nor is patriotism identical to…


Clarence and Ginni Thomas, American Patriots

Commentary Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas is once again in the crosshairs of liberals. This has been going on since his confirmation hearings in 1991, when President George H.W. Bush had the temerity to nominate a black conservative to take the Supreme Court seat of Thurgood Marshall. Thomas’ confirmation hearings provided a laboratory showing…