patriotism

Caleb has a hard time coming up with a way to symbolize patriotism for Presidents' Day until he realizes that his dad, who is away from home in the military, is what patriotism is all about.

Explores the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris, France and presents its history, background, design and its structure.

Journalist Stephen Kiernan discusses the meaning of patriotism and the cultural climate of the United States in the early twenty-first century, and describes the efforts "authentic patriots" whose actions reflect the nation's original purpose.

Presents a comprehensive study of the pledge of allegiance and examines its history and origins, the way the flag is saluted and honored, changes to its text and objections to it, and more.

Presents ten essays that argue opposing points on patriotism, including whether criticizing one's country is unpatriotic, whether left-wing dissent is unpatriotic, whether enshrined patriotism is dangerous to America, whether Christians should be patriotic, and what the American flag has come to symbolize.

Examines patriotic holidays in America, including national holidays such as Independence Day, regional celebrations such as Cheyenne Frontier Days, military holidays, and those associated with individuals.

While researching the American flag for a class project, the Corner Kids ask townspeople what the flag means to them and find that each person has a different answer.

Presents a brief overview of Thomas Jefferson's life, explaining how the American Revolution began and why he wrote the Declaration of Independence.

Sent with her younger brother to God?y Island to live with her aunt and grandfather after Germans bomb Norway in 1940, ten-year-old Merit longs to join her parents in the Resistance and when her aunt, a teacher, is taken away two years later, she resents even more the Nazis' presence and her grandfather's refusal to oppose them. Includes historical facts and glossary.

A simple but stirring tribute to our nation's flag.