Patriotism
US Army’s image of power and flag-waving rings false to Gen Z weary of gun violence − and long-term recruitment numbers show it
US Army’s image of power and flag-waving rings false to Gen Z weary of gun violence − and long-term recruitment numbers show it The US Army’s image of power and patriotism may be misleading to Gen Z, who are weary of gun violence and its impact on their mental health and sense of safety. The […]
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Independence Hall, Gettysburg and – Epcot? How Reagan helped elevate Disney to America’s roster of honored patriotic sites
Independence Hall, Gettysburg and – Epcot? How Reagan helped elevate Disney to America’s roster of honored patriotic sites Disney theme parks have become an integral part of American patriotic sites, earning recognition from presidents and the government. The legitimization of Disney theme parks as patriotic sites was cemented when President Ronald Reagan visited Walt Disney […]
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Patriots’ Day: How far-right groups hijack history and patriotic symbols to advance their cause, according to an expert on extremism
Patriots’ Day: How far-right groups hijack history and patriotic symbols to advance their cause, according to an expert on extremism Patriotic symbols are being co-opted by extremist groups to justify violence and promote their ideology. The “true American” narrative, which defines patriotism as resistance against perceived threats to traditional values, is central to far-right ideologies. […]
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