Acts of terrorism by a few were answered by acts of heroism by many. 'Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. In a few minutes, the events of September 11, 2001, changed the lives of every American. And if these quotes don't make you feel proud to be an American, maybe these photos of dogs in July 4th outfits will?ġ. For some wisdom on the subject, we turned to some of the great wordsmiths of our country's past and present to help us fully appreciate our heritage and make our country proud. Education is Success The key to success is to have an education.

It means to accept its not always about you. You have the right to equal opportunity and to express yourself. The New York Times recently asked 'What Does it Mean to Be American?' and many of us are still figuring it out. Key Facts Some 65 of respondents were extremely or very proud to be American, down 4 percentage points from 2021 but up from a record-low of 63 in 2020. Being American means you have the ability to be who you want, do what you want to do, and remake yourself as long as you work hard. It's, at its heart, a celebration of the 1776 adoption of the Declaration of Independence, and the founding of a country based on equality, freedom, and opportunity. is an American patriotic song written and recorded by American country music artist Lee Greenwood, and is considered to be his. With all the fireworks displays and Americana apparel and delicious grilled items to focus on when July 4th rolls around, it's easy to forget what this holiday is really about: patriotism.

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