Reagan viewed patriotism as resting on memory, humility, and shared civic purpose. In this understanding, love of country ...

What does it mean to love one’s country? What does it mean to defend the nation’s most important values, like democracy and justice? News events (recently) have gotten me thinking about these ...

As we recently celebrated our nation’s independence, please consider the thoughts of others concerning patriotism. "I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes ...

As we begin Black History Month this February, Americans of all stripes would do well to remember that Black history is not something apart from American history, but simply another part of our great ...

“Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports.” George Washington’s farewell address was unlike the speeches of presidents ...

School Students reciting the pledge of Allegiance. Photo courtesy of Creative Commons Every morning around the country, millions of students recite the Pledge of Allegiance. This ritual is meant to ...

This may be the classic example of improving America by arousing the patriotism of successful people rather than through ...

Editor’s note: Each year, graduating high school seniors in Eagle County can apply for a scholarship from the VFW Post in Minturn by writing an essay on patriotism. The Vail Daily is running a ...

It's important to display the American flag in every public school classroom, as most schools have realized. It's more than a symbolic reminder of our country. The flag inspires students' reflection ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Design by Rumaisa Wajahath. Throughout the Paris 2024 Olympics, I, like many Americans, glued ...

There is a particular kind of silence that greets progress in Nigeria—when food prices fall, inflation slows, the country is positively recognised, debts paid, or things begin to work. It is the kind ...

Editor’s note: Each year, graduating high school seniors in Eagle County can apply for a scholarship from the VFW Post in Minturn by writing an essay on patriotism. The Vail Daily is running a ...