According to Dictionary.com patriotism means:

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Patriotism
According to Dictionary.com patriotism means
devoted love, support, and defense of one's
country national loyalty. A patriot is someone
who loves, supports, and is prepared to serve
their country. There are many different symbols
that represent patriotism in the United
States. Patriotic Symbols can be an actual,
tangible item or it can be an abstract.
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We can show patriotism by . . .

• Displaying American flags
• Singing patriotic songs
• Saying the Pledge of Allegiance
• Respecting important U.S. documents
• Obeying all laws
• Respecting our nations leaders
• Joining the military
• Wearing red, white, and blue

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• America has many different symbols that are
  unique only to our country.

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American Flag
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Symbolism of the Flag

• The colors represent
• Red Toughness, Courage, Heroism and Durability
• White Purity, Virtue, and Innocence
• Blue Fairness, Honesty, Determination, and
  Integrity
• The stars represent
• the fifty states
• The stripes represent
• the thirteen colonies.

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Statue of Liberty(located on Ellis Island)
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Statue of Liberty

• She is a universal symbol of freedom and
  democracy.
• As she stands in the New York Harbor she was the
  first sight many immagrants saw as they came to
  America.
• The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October
  28, 1886 and was designated as a National
  Monument in 1924.
• What each part represents
• The Crown the statues divine nature
• The Seven Spikes the seven continents and seven
  seas of the world
• The Broken Chain at her Feet Americas newly
  won freedom from Great Britain.

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Liberty Bell(Located in Philadelphia)
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Liberty Bell

• It symbolizes freedom.
• It was rung to celebrate the adoption of the
  Declaration of Independence.
• The final expansion of the crack which
• rendered the Bell unringable was
• on Washington's Birthday in 1846.
• On every Fourth of July, the bell is rung
• (symbolically tapped), in unison with
• thousands of bells across the nation.

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Eagle

•  The bald eagle was chosen on June 20, 1782 as
  the emblem of the United States of America,
  because of its long life, great strength, and
  majestic looks, and also because it was then
  believed to exist only on this continent.

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The Pledge of Allegiance
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The Pledge of Allegiance

• Originally written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy .
• The Pledge of Allegiance is a promise to be
  loyal to our country. By reciting the pledge, we
  are acknowledging our responsibility to our
  country. It is usually recited at public events
  including most schools during their morning
  programs.

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National AnthemStar Spangled Banner

• Our National Anthem was written during the war
  of 1812 by attorney Francis Scott Key. He wrote
  it in reaction to being attacked by the British.
  Many of the lyrics in the song are events that he
  witnessed that night. He wrote the anthem as a
  poem and it was later set to music as our
  National Anthem.
• The National Anthem is sung during many
  different occasions. It is often sung at
  sporting events, on national holidays, and other
  important days.

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Important U.S. Documents

• Declaration of Independence
• Bill of Rights
• Constitution
• Gettysburg Address

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Other U.S. Symbols
Dove (symbol for peace)
Uncle Sam
Great Seal of the United States
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Other Patriotic Songs
My Country Tis of Thee
America, the Beautiful
This Land is Your Land
God Bless the USA
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America is a great country full of opportunities
for ALL people. We are given many freedoms by
our government that we sometimes take for
granted. Be proud to be an American!! Show your
patriotism and be good citizens of our country.
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We can be good citizens by . . .

• Obeying all laws and rules
• Voting in elections (when you are 18)
• Paying taxes
• Joining the military
• Performing community service
• Cooperating with others
• Not polluting

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Be PROUD to be an AMERICAN!!
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