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Herbert Croly

The average American is nothing if not patriotic.

Memorialday

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Herbert Croly is saying that most Americans strongly love and support their country. This means patriotism is a very common and defining trait among the people in the United States.

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My fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.

Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it.

Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.

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.

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.