Understanding the meaning of patriotism
3 min readApr 24
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On a trip to Washington, D.C., recently, I was reminded of what it feels like to be patriotic. It’s something most of us say that we are, but it can be difficult to explain the emotions it brings up when we are feeling it.
The feeling is powerful when you are standing and staring up at Mr. Lincoln. The President that helped us keep us together. No easy feat during any generation. We are…