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Mandatory patriotism class created at private Missouri college
An evangelical Christian college in Missouri is now requiring freshman to take a class aimed at encouraging patriotism. The College of the Ozarks has unveiled a military science class called Patriotic Education and Fitness. The course aims to educate students on modern military customs, U.S. politics and flag protocol. It will also teach rifle marksmanship, map reading and rope knotting.
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97-year-old Missouri WWII vet takes a knee for protesting NFL players; Twitter loves him
A 97-year-old World War II veteran from Missouri took a knee Sunday morning in support of NFL football players’ protests, and his grandson’s photo of it took Twitter by storm. “My grandpa is a 97 year-old WWII vet & Missouri farmer who wanted to join w/ those who #TakeaKnee,” Brennan Gilmore tweeted about John Middlemas. Then, quoting his grandfather, Gilmore added: “Those kids have every right to protest.”
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What I Pledge Allegiance To
I returned home after 20 years away, and it finally helped me come to terms with our nation’s most fraught symbol. By Kiese Laymon.
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Pearland middle schooler protests pledge of allegiance, following NFL players
According to KHOU, Skyla Madria, a fifth grader at Alexander Middle School, is choosing not to stand during the pledge of allegiance at school because of an unsung verse that refers to slavery.
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High school rethinks decision to suspend player for national anthem protest
Protest at Worcester, Mass., school was one of several on the high school level over the weekend.
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America’s Five National Anthems
The surprising stories—and controversies--behind America’s five most popular patriotic songs, from “America” to “The Star-Spangled Banner,” to “This Land Is Your Land.”
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How to Be Canadian on the Fourth of July
How I learned to embrace Independence Day, America, and bunting. So much bunting. By Stephanie Hallett.
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What's the Meaning of La Marseillaise?
France's national anthem will be sung by English as well as French fans at Wembley. What's the story behind the song?
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’Paid patriotism’: Pentagon gives pro sports millions to honor soldiers at games
The Pentagon has paid nearly $7 million over the past four years for patriotic displays at professional sports events. A newly released Senate report about the practice criticizes the Department of Defense for waste and for failing to disclose the deals. A joint oversight report titled Tackling Paid Patriotism, detailing the more than $6.8 million in spending and characterizing it as “inappropriate and frivolous,” was released on Wednesday...
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All Patriotism Is Local
Lessons from the Fourth of July at a NASCAR track.
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