Patriotism

Patriotism takes many forms, from displaying a flag, to reciting the pledge of allegiance, to volunteering for community projects.

Remembered Soldiers, Forgotten War

by Marti Attoun

Ron Broward, 73, removes a ragged black-and-white snapshot from his wallet and recalls a birthday gift given to him 55 years ago by his childhood friend and fellow U.S. Marine, Warren Rarick.

first appeared: 11/5/2006

My America

The Stars & Stripes, our national parks and the next generation best exemplify America and the American spirit based on the hundreds of images entered in American Profile’s “My America” Photo Contest.

first appeared: 9/3/2006

America's Flag Maker

by Warren D. Jorgensen

Annin & Co. stitches Old Glory for the nation

first appeared: 7/2/2006

Leading By Example

by Doug Goodnough

Grassroots leaders like teenage mayor Michael Sessions are making their communities better

first appeared: 4/16/2006

Screaming Eagles

by Beverly Keel

After the 101st was established in the 1940s, its national headquarters moved several times before settling at Fort Campbell in 1956. Now every Army unit displaying the trademark 101st Screaming Eagle patch is stationed there.

first appeared: 11/27/2005

Sacred Duty

by Marti Attoun

Around the clock, under blistering skies and through bone-numbing blizzards, sentinels guard the graves and memories of American soldiers whose identities are known but to God.

first appeared: 10/30/2005

Birthplace of Memorial Day

by Warren D. Jorgensen

In 1966, Congress officially recognized Waterloo as The Birthplace of Memorial Day, a title that the town and its people bear with obvious pride.

first appeared: 5/29/2005

Freedom's Responsibilities

by Marti Attoun

Four generations of military veterans tell what it means to serve their country

first appeared: 11/7/2004

The Right To Vote

by Marti Attoun

Whether you consider yourself Democrat, Republican or anything in between, voting is one of the most important things that you can do; but simply voting is not enough.

first appeared: 10/31/2004

Being a Good Citizen

U.S. citizenship may be the most sought after status on the planet.

first appeared: 9/12/2004

Liberty's Lessons

Our children are growing up in a time of war. That’s the awful reality. But there is a consolation.

first appeared: 7/4/2004

On the Frontline

by Noble Sprayberry

Patrolling our borders by land, sea and air, with foreward by Homeland Security Chief Tom Ridge

first appeared: 1/4/2004

Eagle Watch

by Mary Miller

America's national symbol soars back from the brink

first appeared: 12/28/2003

A Tribute to All Veterans

by Marti Attoun

A Kansas town's tribute becomes a national holiday

first appeared: 11/9/2003

Restoring the Little Sisters of Lady Liberty

by Marti Attoun

All across America, towns are shining up a symbol of freedom—200 little sisters of liberty that were dedicated from 1949 to 1951.

first appeared: 9/7/2003

Remembering Corporal Commons

by Marti Attoun

Corporal Matthew A. Commons, a member of the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, was aboard one of two MH-47 Chinook helicopters carrying Special Operations forces when they were hit by enemy fire while trying to rescue a navy seal.

first appeared: 5/18/2003

Code Talkers

by Michael Nolan

Although some 400 Navajos served in the Marine signal corps in the Pacific Theater during World War II and are perhaps best known as code talkers, American Indian military men have used their native languages since World War I.

first appeared: 11/3/2002

A New Generation Honors Our Veterans

by Ellen Margulies

Nikki Mendicino captures the hearts of veterans across America.

first appeared: 5/19/2002

A World War I Aviator Looks Back

by Marcia Schonberg

Crooks is among the last serving pilots from World War I, researchers say, but even more remarkable are his recollections, recounted as slowly as his gait, but sprinkled with intricate details—amazingly so, given they occurred nearly a century ago.

first appeared: 11/4/2001

Freedom's Flag

by Peter Fossel

Freedom. It started so small. So small, in fact, that we can't be sure where it started at all.

first appeared: 10/14/2001

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