“Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.”
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“Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.”
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“My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.”
“On Memorial Day, I was out floating on Lake Norman and came across Denny Hamlin. We struck up a conversation, and one of the first things we were talking about was how much it helped him when he started racing the Cup car and how much it helped his Nationwide program.”
“137 years later, Memorial Day remains one of America's most cherished patriotic observances. The spirit of this day has not changed - it remains a day to honor those who died defending our freedom and democracy.”
“Memorial Day this year is especially important as we are reminded almost daily of the great sacrifices that the men and women of the Armed Services make to defend our way of life.”
“These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror.”
“On what rests the hope of the republic? One country, one language, one flag!”
“I love America more than any other country in this world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.”
“A man's country is not a certain area of land, of mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle and patriotism is loyalty to that principle.”
“Patriotism consists not in waving the flag, but in striving that our country shall be righteous as well as strong.”
“I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism.”
“There's intense national feeling in America that could be called patriotism.”
“True patriotism isn't cheap. It's about taking on a fair share of the burden of keeping America going.”
“Patriotism was a living fire of unquestioned belief and purpose.”
“There are no points of the compass on the chart of true patriotism.”
“On Memorial Day, I don't want to only remember the combatants. There were also those who came out of the trenches as writers and poets, who started preaching peace, men and women who have made this world a kinder place to live.”
“I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country.”
“As America celebrates Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who have given their lives in our nation's wars.”
“There is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured with what is right in America.”
“Man is a military animal, glories in gunpowder, and loves parade.”
“The average American is nothing if not patriotic.”
“While there are towns and cities still planning Memorial Day parades, many have not held a parade in decades. Some think the day is for honoring anyone who has died, not just those fallen in service to our country.”
“Nowadays, many Americans have forgotten the meaning and traditions of Memorial Day. At cemeteries across the country, the graves of the fallen are sadly ignored, and worse, neglected.”
“From 1971 onwards, the Memorial Day holiday was officially observed on the last Monday in May and became the unofficial start of the summer, with barbecues, blockbuster movie openings and mattress sales.”