PATRIOTISM FROM A-Z

A IS FOR AMERICANISMS
Americanisms are words & phrases believed to be characteristic of English as spoken or written in the United States.

B IS FOR BILL OF RIGHTS
The Bill of Rights assures that individual freedom is protected.

C IS FOR CIVIL RIGHTS
The Civil Rights Act prohibits descrimination for many reasons including race, sex, religion, & age.

D IS FOR DECLARATION
The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in United States history.

E IS FOR ENLIST
It is a show of patriotism to enlist in one of the branches of the military. The United States military forces help keep the country safe.

F IS FOR FREEDOM
Americans have the freedom to vote, worship, speak, and work where they want.

G IS FOR GOVERNMENT
The United States government is made up of the people, for the people, and by the people.

H IS FOR HONOR
It is an honor to be a citizen of the United States.

I IS FOR INTEGRITY
Integrity is the firm adherence to moral values.

J IS FOR JUSTICE
The United States provides impartial justice for all through its jury system.

K IS FOR KEYSTONE
The Constitution of the United States is the keystone of the country and has continued
to provide liberty longer than any other written document of government in all history.

L IS FOR LIBERTY
The Statue of Liberty represents the freedom that is found in the United States.

M IS FOR MUSEUM
The National Museum of Patriotism is located in Atlanta, Georgia.

N IS FOR NATIONAL ANTHEM
It is patriotic to stand when the National Anthem of the United States is played.

O IS FOR OLD GLORY
Old Glory is the nickname for the Flag of the United States
which is the most recognized flag in the world.

P IS FOR PLEDGE
It is patriotic to say the Pledge of Allegiance
and it is said every day in every classroom in the country.

Q IS FOR QUARTER
The United States Mint is issuing a quarter with a patriotic design
to honor each state in the order in which it entered the Union.

R IS RESERVISTS
Reservists are former military personnel and sometimes civilians who are ready to
interrupt their personal lives to help in national emergencies.

S IS FOR SALUTE
It is patriotic etiquette to salute the flag or put your hand over your heart when it passes by in a parade.

T IS FOR TRUST
The coins of the United States have the words "In God we Trust".
The United States is most religious when it is most patriotic.

U IS FOR UNIQUE
The United States is a unique melting pot of many peoples and cultures.

V IS FOR VOTE
Every citizen has the opportunity to vote once they are 18 years of age.

W IS FOR WISDOM
Wisdom is the ability to make sound choices and good decisions.

X IS FOR eXAMPLE
Every citizen of the United States should set a good example of patriotism.

Y IS FOR YOUTH
It is important that the youth of America learn about patriotism.

Z IS FOR ZEAL
Zeal is eagerness and interest in pursuing something.