Patriotism Stories
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
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 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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