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US patriotism Is Important In A Democracy
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US patriotism Is Important
US patriotism, as in other countries, runs from one extreme to another among its citizens; that is from fervent nationalism to utter apathy.
US patriotism Is Important In A Democracy
Kamala Sarup
US patriotism, as in other countries, runs from one extreme to another among its citizens; that is from fervent nationalism to utter apathy. Patriotism in the US reaches a high level during a time of war, such as what we have seen in Iraq today, although there are many US critics ofthis war, especially when the US is not winning.
Nevertheless, for the next few days there will be millions of flagsand buntings displayed all around the US. This week, many TV channelswill show many old war movies. Because of the Iraq war, many autoshave been displaying the yellow ribbon sticker with theslogan,"Support the troops" for many months, but they become moreconvincing on July 4.
However, some Americans are opposing Iraq war.
It is one thing to declare independence and another thing to achieveit. A long and bloody war was waged before the U.S. was able to defeat the British in a final victory in 1781. ThePeace Treaty of 1783 between the two countries officially made the U.S. independent in fact.
Congress approves a Resolution of Independence introduced on June 7 by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia. At this time, from the American point of view, the colonies cease to exist; that is, they are nowindependent (sovereign) states. However, Great Britain views them asrebellious colonies and attempts during the next five years to subdue them with force.
If you see the Parliament of England (after March 26, 1707, GreatBritain) passes a series of laws that favor its manufacturing and trading companies and raise government duty revenues at the expense ofits colonies. These are collectively known as the Navigation Acts. During the same period, extensions of two British Currency Acts limitthe amount of coinage in the colonies and prohibit their coining ofmoney, which inhibit intercolonial trade. These laws cause discontentamong the American colonies, particularly the 13 along the Atlantic seaboard, since they adversely affect their manufacturing and commerce.An American researcher Stanly stated with me.
Stanly said " On April 19, 1775, Revolutionary War begins with thebattles of Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, between about 4,000patriot ("rebel") minutemen and militia and about 1,800 Britishtroops. And June 14, at the same year congress adopts the New England and New York forces and appoints a committee to draft regulations fora Continental Army. It authorizes 10 companies of riflemen from Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. This is the birthday of the U.S.Army and the Army Infantry. June 17, battle of Bunker Hill betweenabout 2,000 patriots and 2,500 British troops occurs.
Patriots are forced to withdraw because of lack of ammunition after inflicted heavy losses on the British. This battle convinces Britainthat defeating the rebels will not be easy. On October 13, congressauthorizes the fitting out of two vessels to intercept ships carrying suppplies to British forces. This is the birthday of the U.S. Navy. November 10, congress authorizes two marine battalions. This is the birthday of the Marine Corps.
Independenc day and love to the nation is important in a developmentand in a democracy. Since many Americans have strong beliefs,independency day is necessary to protect American values.
Independenc day making the country strong and safer. The connection between Independence Day and the nation is that they use the values.But In the U.S., there were many stresses on democracy. The slavery issue was the most significant and bloody and almost resulted in the U.S. becoming two countries, North and South of the 36th latitude inthe 1860s.
In the U.S. in the 19th century, democracy and development gradually reformed so that the people at the bottom gained some share in wealth. Journalist and Story Writer Kamala Sarup is specialising in in-depth reporting and writing on Peace, Anti War, Women, Terrorism, Democracy, and Development. Some of her publications are: Women's Empowermentin(South Asia, Nepal)Booklet). Prevention of trafficking in women through media,(Book) Efforts to Prevent Trafficking in for Media Activism (Media research). Two Stories collections. Her interests include international conflict resolution, cross-cultural communication, philosophy, feminism, political, socio-economic and literature. Her current plans are to move on to humanitarian work in conflict areas in the near future. She also is experienced in organizational and community development. A meeting of jury members held on 21 March in Geneva has decided to attribute Kamala Sarup, The Conservative Voice, writer, with a Honurable Mention of International Award for Women Issue.