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Patriotism See also Chauvinism, Loyalty. America, Captain comic-strip character known as the “protector of the American way.” [Comics: Horn, 155–156] elm traditional symbol of American patriotism. [Tree Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 182] farmer-hero who defeated Rome’s enemies, returned in triumph, went back to his farm. [Rom. Hist.: EB (1963) V, 712] “Independence Day”; day celebrating adoption of the Declaration of Independence. [Am. Hist.: Misc.] hero of American revolution; famous for “I regret I have but one life to give for my country.” [Am. Hist.: Hart, 341] of Arc, St. (1412–1431) heroically followed call to save France. [Christian Hagiog.: Attwater, 187] symbolizes love of country. [Flower Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 176]
long banished, he comes at last to passionately love the United States before his death. [Am. Lit.: Hale The Man Without a Country in Magill I, 553] personification of U.S. government. [Am. Folklore: Misc.] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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There's precious little patriotism in the thoughts of any of you. My Cabinet Selections were all made before our former interview, but you have supplied a noble instance of patriotism in subordinating your personal preferences to the general good. Policy, the bane of artists demanded it, and so, for the sake of a thousand issues and a common front to the common foe, he placed the love of his life upon the altar of his patriotism, and went, a broken-hearted man, into the long exile. |
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