Class for March 20, 2014 Patriotism

This is a patriotic landscape

This is not.

Here are some more patriotic landscapes

And a couple more non-patriotic landscapes.

Some more symbols of patriotism.

The flag.

An eagle.

The Declaration of Independence.

The Constitution.

The Liberty Bell.

The Capitol Building

The White House

The Lincoln Memorial

 The Statue of Liberty

Columbia

and of course, Uncle Sam

For most children every school day begins with the pledge of allegiance.

Here are some videos of the pledge in action.

In elementary school.

In middle school.

In high school (not lack of enthusiasm).

A tv comedian explains (1969)

America also has more patriotic songs than most countries. Here's a small selection.

The Star Spangled Banner

My Country Tis Of Thee

Hail To The Chief

Hail Columbia

America the Beautiful

God Bless America

God Bless the USA

Here's a link with notes.

Here's a link with lyrics to the songs.

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