Top Ten Tips - How To Be More Patriotic
By Tip Diva | Jul 04, 2008
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Today is the birthday of the United States, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1886. Here are ways to be more patriotic and celebrate U.S. history and tradition:
- Display An American Flag - The American flag is a great way to show your patriotism. First, read about the flag’s history, then learn proper flag etiquette before displaying.
- Read Up On American History - There’s no better way of learning about our history than by reading about it. But reading history books doesn’t have to be a tedious task - titles like Kenneth Davis’ Don’t Know Much About History and Steve Wiegand’s U.S. History For Dummies makes it easy. You can find plenty more by Googling “American history books.” Then, flip on the TV and watch some of the top 10 patriotic movies.
- Learn About Our Federal Holidays - University of Kansas Medical Center has compiled a list of the federal holidays and the history behind each.
- Learn Patriotic Songs - I Love Wavs has an excellent list of patriotic music. Check out Patriot Icon for patriotic song lyrics.
- Honor Our Veterans And Troops - Today is a great day to remember and support those who have fought for our country and our independence. For more, see Top Ten Tips - Honoring Our Veterans And Troops.
- Register To Vote - If you’re a U.S. citizen over the age of 18 on Election Day, register to vote in the upcoming November elections through Rock The Vote.
- Learn About Local And National Politicians - Take the time to learn about your local and national politicians, especially the two major presidential candidates, John McCain and Barack Obama.
- Visit National Historic Landmarks - National historic landmarks give you a plethora of information on U.S. history. You don’t just need to go to Washington, D.C. - there’s bound to be a historic landmark near you.
- Buy American - Try your best to buy goods made by American manufacturers and American workers. For more on patriotic spending, check out MadeInUSA.com.
- Be Red, White, Blue… And Green - By conserving energy and recycling, you’ll not only be working to save our planet, but helping keeping protecting U.S. resources, as well.
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