The United States, for all its faults, is still the greatest nation in the country.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Agnew claims the US remains the greatest nation despite its flaws.
- In plain terms
- The US is still the greatest nation.
- What can you take from it?
- America remains superior despite flaws.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a nation great?
- Is patriotism blind?
Another view
Greatest status is subjective and contested.
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