What Patriotism Means To Me

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What Patriotism Means To Me Patriotism is a person or group who defends our country, knowing that they might die. Patriotism, to me, is people in the Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, and several other branches of the military that fight for our freedom, our right to speak freely, use press, and deadly force if someone tries to harm or kill us, and so we can try to live the lives we want to. The very sound of the word patriotism, it brings to my heart loyalty and pride. I feel loyalty for my country and it’s ideals, and I feel pride for those before me who fought and sacrificed much for the freedom on our beloved country. I love and honor my country. I feel a serve of duty to this country that has been my home since birth. As I turn the pages of our country’s history, those who have spoken out and fought against those who have threatened our country’s security and ideals inspire me. Our forefathers had dreams of a nation with liberty and justice for all. They gave all they had, every ounce of strength, to make that dream a reality. They waged was against one of the most powerful empires of the time so that they could remain true to their ideals. Patrick Henry is one of the examples of patriotism in that time. His bold, fiery words, “Give me liberty or give me death”, stir feelings of pride and courage within me. I am proud to live in a country with such a glorious heritage. As I hear those words, I am filled with courage to stand up for my beloved country and its ideals. General Dewight David Eisenhower had enough courage to go to Europe and lead the Allied troops against those that threatened world security. He was willing to sacrifice his life for the freedom of the world. To me, patriotism is not only fighting for the freedom of our country but also for the freedom of mankind. Martin Luther King Jr. was willing to lead a movement against segregation
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