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"At a moment of crisis over our national identity, journalist Dan Rather reflects on what it means to be an American. He reminds us of the principles upon which the United States was founded. Looking at the freedoms that define us, from the vote to the press; the values that have transformed us, from empathy to inclusion to service; the institutions that sustain us, such as public education; and the traits that helped form our young country, such...

"A beautifully illustrated, thought-provoking picture book depicts the broad range of cultures in America, the values that bring us together as one people despite our differences, and the many ways we define what it means to be an American"--

Read here the storied history of these United States. The stories in this book are part of what Abraham Lincoln called the 'mystic chords of memory.' They are the symbols that define the essence of the United States, that mark its historic course, and connect its people. The American Patriot's Almanac is a daily source of inspiration and information about the history, heroes, and achievements that sum up what this nation is all about.

Defines patriotism as being proud of your country and provides examples and symbols such as the flying of the flag, saying the Pledge of Allegiance, and voting.

Examines the concept of patriotism, its many symbols, and how Americans, past and present, have proven themselves to be patriots.