Irish nationalism

Countless amounts of U.S. citizens volunteer to put their life on the line to protect U.S. soil each year. They dedicate their lives to ensure that American’s have the security and freedom that individuals desire. That well-known fabric that once made an appearance on the moon is the American nation’s symbol commonly called the American Flag. Due to Colin Kaepernick's decision to kneel during the National Anthem to protest against unjust race prejudice, it brought forth governmental distress and…

From the start of our country, norms values and ideals have been set in place that have trickled into every aspect of life for the American, and even in how we conduct ourselves nationally concerning our foreign policy. These foreign policy styles have often been in competition with fundamental American values, and have changed following the structure of the international system. In this short essay I will be discussing the origins of American identity rooted in our foreign policy, as well as…

you look at the flag, what do you see? Yes, you automatically feel proud to be an American; but why? When I see a flag blowing in the gentle wind, or I see a crowd of thousands standing with their hands to their hearts while the National Anthem plays, I always quiver. I just stand there in astonishment that so few could sacrifice so much for so many. The flag has been around for more than 200 years, and every single person has a different interpretation. The flag is an indescribable icon of our…

nationality on numerous occasions throughout a year. We can observe this nationalism through the various holidays honored by all Americans. The fourth of July brings joyous parades, streamers of red, white, and blue, fireworks, and cheering to citizens’ lives. Other less enthusiastic, but equally important holidays, such as Veterans’ Day and Memorial Day, grant many employees and students a day off from work. Students express nationalism almost daily. Every morning students recite the pledge of…

immense pride. Often this strong nationalism is felt after winning a war, the inauguration of a new leader or anniversaries. As national pride among citizens within a country rises, civic engagement is also amplified. The same theory can be applied reversely to assume that low levels of nationalism correlate with scant civic engagement. Using the most similar system design one can explore the reasons behind why two analogous nations have very different levels of nationalism and civic engagement.…

Glancing up into the sky, I see the thirteen red and white strips attached to each other flowing in the wind along with the fifty white stars pinned into the upper right hand corner with a backdrop of navy blue. Most people see the flag every day, but think nothing of it, but the flag is a symbol of our country. The United States flag has a different meaning to every person; this is what it means to me. The United States flag stands for so many things but most importantly, strength and…

An unequal America During times of national tragedy, groups of American citizens fill the streets and television screens of the nation. Regardless of age, sex, race, or sexual orientation masses of people begin to band together. A proud nation of Americans sharing tears and words of encouragement with otherwise strangers. Thousands of American flags line the porches of every suburban subdivision. While others hang down the windows and doors of city residences. Spray paintings of red, white, and…

“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all” ("Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America | Britannica.com," n.d.) Citizens across this great land know the pledge of allegiance by heart and show their patriotism for this country in many different ways. Throughout this country many men and women choose to join the military run for political office…

The American flag other known as Old Glory or the symbol of America freedom that some love and other take for granite. It is in every school, government building, or outside of local businesses or everywhere you look. The have songs about it, pictures of it, and every k through 12 grade says the pledge before school starts. For some people the flag to them is something to hate or the symbol of evil. It has been cut, burned, and step on all over the world but it has even been hated on by people…

Fulbright on Demand Essay The Egyptians were one of the most long standing civilizations due that they never changed and respected their leader. Fulbright argues that it is not only patriotic to criticize one country, but is the best thing you can do. I do not agree with Fulbrights false sense of patriotism and would not support anyone who believes that disgracing their country is patriotic. Some say that when you criticize your country you are only bettering the way the government works and…