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Introduction.........................................................................1
I. The Formation and Significance of the American National Flag......................2
II. The Development and Problems of Patriotism in America............................4
A. Contributions of Patriotism to Americans’ Achievement...........................4
B. Problems of American Patriotism..................................................6
Ⅲ. The Patriotic Education in America...............................................8
A. Main Contents of the Patriotic Education..........................................8
1. Cultivating the American Spirit...................................................8
2. Fostering Good Citizens...........................................................9
B. Main Ways of the Patriotic Education..............................................10
1. Social Education of Patriotism....................................................10
2. School Education of Patriotism....................................................12
Ⅳ. The Enlightenment of American Patriotic Education................................14
A. Enhancing the National Education of Self-respect, Self-confidence and Self-reliance14
B. Reinforcing the Education about the Consciousness and Sense of Duty of the Citizens..............................................................................14
C. Strengthening the Infiltration Education...........................................15
Conclusion............................................................................17
Acknowledgements......................................................................19
Bibliography..........................................................................20
Abstract
As is known to all, the formation of the American Stars and Stripes is the history written in blood and tears, for which the Americans have struggled all along and eventually set up the States. Americans love their national flag deeply just as they love their motherland and their own lives.
The flag of Stars and Stripes is the crystal of American patriotism. A strong prosperous nation with steady sustainable development largely depends on its people’s love, support and devotion. Everyone should love their country in their inner heart so that they will have burning passion, and burst out infinite energy which will encourage all of them to go forward bravely and firmly for the interests of their motherland.
It is obvious that patriotism is very important for a nation’s existence and development not only in America but also in any other country. With the passage of time, the meaning of patriotism has changed a lot. Some sordid behaviors which occur in the name of patriotism infringe other countries’ benefits in the process of their development. It will do harm to the relationship between America and other nations and consequently affect the security and stability of the whole world.
All people of the world must pay great attention to the serious problem. Each nation should establish a correct conception of patriotism in every class, receive correct education of patriotism from childhood, form and develop true patriotism.
