ExclusiveRemembering the spirit of 1776 250 years after America declared independence

As America approached its bicentennial, writer and illustrator Eric Sloane was approached about writing a commentary on the state of the nation after 200 years. His commentary was compiled into an inspiring volume which talks about the history of the United States of America, the values on which it was based, and the way these have faltered over the years.
People think of loyalty to American values as patriotism, but Sloane described it instead as respect. While patriotism is often connected to war, the spirit of respect makes people cherish the finest points of Americanism. The values of faith, family, hard work, the dignity of self, and the dignity of others are inseparable from America’s core principle of liberty.
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