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What does it mean?
Obama connects Memorial Day observances with national pride, noting that honoring fallen soldiers strengthens patriotic sentiment.
In plain terms
Remembering soldiers who died for our country makes people feel more patriotic.
What can you take from it?
Honoring military sacrifice reinforces national unity and patriotic feelings.

Where it applies

  • Memorial Day speeches
  • military commemorations
  • national holidays

Putting it to work

  • honor fallen service members
  • mark national holidays
  • build community pride

Questions to consider

  • What does honoring sacrifice mean today?
  • How should we remember the fallen?

Another view

Patriotism can sometimes lead to uncritical support for military actions.

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