Patriotism is described as devoted support and defense of one's country, a national loyalty.
There are many reasons I am proud of my country and many different ways I show pride in my country. We can show our patriotism in our own way or all together.
It is important to be respectful to the flag because it is a symbol of all our country is. The flag was sewn in 1776. The first flag had 13 stars, that represented the states. The flag is red, white, and blue. At sports events they play the Star Spangled Banner and everyone puts their hand over their heart and looks at the flag, we also do the same thing when we say the pledge of Allegiance
Every year on the 4th of July I celebrate our freedom by going to a parade and a party where we eat, talk, and play games. Then after that we sit on a boat and watch the fireworks. I have also shown my patriotism by learning about our country. My grandmother has me memorize the Declaration of Independence. I have even gone to Washington D.C. to see the monuments with my aunt.
My step-dad was a Marine sergeant and now is a veteran. He had a job on a big ship that went around the world. He has been to Rome, Greece, and even Spain while serving our country. I am proud of what my step-dad did for our freedom. He makes me do push-ups and sit-ups. I have always wanted to be a Marine too, and hope to join after I graduate high school.
I believe that freedom is the ability to do what we want. We still have to obey the law but we have rights that cannot be taken away because of our constitution. There are many countries that don't have the freedom we do. We can choose where we live, what job we do, if we get married or how many kids we want. I am patriotic to America because of the freedom we have.
