There can be no fifty-fifty Americanism in this country. There is room here for only 100 percent. Americanism, only for those who are Americans and nothing else.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Complete loyalty to America is required; dual identities are not acceptable.
- In plain terms
- You must fully support America; you cannot be half American.
- What can you take from it?
- National identity requires full commitment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can one be fully loyal to two nations?
Another view
It excludes valid multi-cultural identities.
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