Patriotic Movies

July 4 always fills me with pride for our country. It's been a tough year, but we've weathered tough years before.

For fun, I thought it'd be nice to share some patriotic movies and quotes.

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington: “Liberty's too precious a thing to be buried in books. Men should hold it up in front of them every single day of their lives and say: I'm free to think and to speak. My ancestors couldn't, I can, and my children will."

“When you pull on that jersey, you represent yourself and your teammates; and the name on the front, is a hell of a lot more important, than the one on the back.” Kurt Russell in Miracle.

Even The Muppet Movie chimes in with, “Patriotism swells in the heart of the American bear.”

How about "Top Gun" with Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer? Did you cry? Did you cheer? It definitely deserves to be mentioned. 

What about "Good Morning Vietnam" with Robin Williams?

Denzel Washington won an Academy Award for his performance in “Glory.” It also starred Morgan Freeman, Matthew Broderick and is about the United State’s first all African American regiment, the 54^th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry.

If you need a break from the heat this week, why not take time to watch a patriotic movie?

Wherever you are, I hope you have a safe and happy Fourth of July! 

Signs of Patriotism

As I ran around my little part of the country this weekend, I saw signs of patriotism. So many people appreciate the freedom we have, and it shows.

Concerts and parades were scheduled to celebrate the Fourth of July and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Fireworks have gone off every night for days. Americans still love the USA!

Enjoy these pictures of our American Spirit!


Even the sunset seemed to show a little American pride.

Flag of the Week

If you don't have a place to hang a flag, there are many creative ways to show your patriotism.






Love your country. Your country is the land where your parents sleep, where is spoken that language in which the chosen of your heart, blushing, whispered the first word of love; it is the home that God has given you that by striving to perfect yourselves therein you may prepare to ascend to him. ~Giuseppe Mazzini

Flag of the Week

This week's flag comes from Bald Head Island.

“Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage, for your children and your children's children. Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, its riches or its romance.”
― Theodore Roosevelt

American Pride

How do you show American Pride? Do you fly your flag? Vote? Read books about American heroes?

I wanted to share a few recent sightings of American pride.



Here's a quote to ponder.

“Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.”
― George Washington

And one more picture.