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Rep. Harriet Hageman is warning that America\u2019s patriotism is in decline after new polling revealed historically low levels of national pride, particularly among Democrats. Speaking ahead of the nation\u2019s 250th anniversary, the Wyoming congresswoman argued that recovering an appreciation for America\u2019s founding principles is essential to reversing the trend.\n<\/p>\n
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From Fox News:\n<\/p>\n
Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., is sounding the alarm over polling revealing that a record-low number of Americans were \u201cvery proud\u201d of their country last year.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cIn Gallup\u2019s 25-year patriotism survey, just 17 percent, or less than 1 in 5 American adults, reported that they were \u2018very proud\u2019 of being an American,\u201d Hageman said in a floor speech on Tuesday.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cOur excitement for America has been dimmed by accusations of an unacceptable morality, our self-image tarnished by a novel self-flagellation,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
Gallup has tracked Americans\u2019 national pride for more than two decades, and its latest survey found a sharp partisan divide. While 92% of Republicans reported being \u201cvery proud\u201d to be American, that number fell to just 36% among Democrats, down from 62% the previous year. Independents also saw a significant decline, with only 53% expressing a high degree of national pride.\n<\/p>\n
In her speech, Hageman argued that these numbers are not the result of chance but reflect years of efforts to reinterpret America\u2019s history through the lens of its failures rather than its founding ideals. She criticized the growing influence of the 1619 Project and similar historical narratives, contending that they have encouraged many Americans to view the nation as fundamentally flawed instead of recognizing both its imperfections and its remarkable achievements. Hageman expressed hope that America\u2019s ongoing 250th anniversary celebration will renew appreciation for the nation\u2019s founding and inspire a new generation to embrace its heritage.\n<\/p>\n
America\u2019s history includes both extraordinary triumphs and undeniable failures, but a nation that forgets or rejects its founding principles risks losing the very freedoms that made it exceptional. As our nation marks 250 years of independence, this is an opportunity not only to celebrate our heritage but also to remember that our rights come from God\u2014not government\u2014and that preserving America\u2019s future begins with teaching each generation the truth about our past. Let us pray that God would restore gratitude for our nation\u2019s blessings, strengthen biblical values in our culture, and raise up leaders who will faithfully preserve the principles upon which America was founded.\n<\/p>\n
(Excerpt from Fox News. Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America \u2013 Harriet Hageman, CC BY-SA 2.0, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=161002843)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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