By: Gina Cannelli and Suzie Pasqualini

Patriotism

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxA5XRFjPQU&feature=fvw

It means devoted love, support, and defense of one's country; national loyalty.

What does patriotism mean?

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/patriotism

Four words to describe patriotism

Pride•A high or inordinate opinion of one's own

dignity, importance, merit, or superiority, whether as cherished in the mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct, etc.

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pride

DevotionProfound dedication; consecration.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/devotion

COURAGE

The quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/courage

http://www.army.mil.nz/nr/rdonlyres/562b6a98-7444-4507-a52e-7d244ef56ecf/0/aw0709133.jpg

Determination The quality of being resolute; firmness

of purpose.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/determination

Arlington National Cemetery

http://lisabeech.neoblogs.org/files/2009/05/650-arlington-national-cemetery.jpg

“I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives.  I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.”  ~Abraham Lincoln

Classic Quote

http://www.quotegarden.com/patriotic-usa.html

Current Quote

“There are patriots who opposed the war in Iraq and there are patriots who supported the war in Iraq. We are one people, all of us pledging allegiance to the stars and stripes, all of us defending the United States of America.” – Barack Obama

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Current Photo

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Classic Photo

http://policelink.monster.com/nfs/policelink/attachment_images/0043/3376/5819_American-Eagle-and-Flag-II-Posters.jpg

Opposite of Patriotic•An unpatriotic person would burn the American flag.

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Invisible SoldierBy: Sarge Lintecum

“You can tell her by the twinkle in her eye,At parades when the flag marches by.She served our country and she served it very well.Some have even served a tour or two in Hell.

She suffered hardship and never ceased to care.It gave us strength just to know that she was there.She was a leader, you could tell by the rank she wore,But she became the invisible soldier after the war.

She can march, she can fly, and she can sail.She proved that bravery isn't exclusive of the male.She did every job she was asked and more,But she became the invisible soldier after the war.

Now, it is finally time to right a wrong.Honor our sister soldier; hear her song.It's very clear that she's a patriot to the core.Don't let her be the invisible soldier anymore.” http://www.ellenbailey.com/poems/

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THE END!