For better or for worse, the United States of America is our country. Fourth of July is the perfect time to pay homage to the United States.
These patriotic quotes are simple reminders of why it’s so great to be an American.
Originally published May 2016. Updated June 2017.
One nation
Oliver Wendell Homes included this line in one of his famous poems back in the 1800s.
Freedom
Franklin D. Roosevelt spoke this quote while giving a speech on September 22, 1936.
Be better
This was spoken by Albert Camus, who was a nobel prize winning author, journalist, and philosopher.
Home
Henry James was an American writer, composing a number of novels.
Determination
On January 8, 1947, Harry Truman said this in a message to Congress.
Do what is right
This was said by entertainer Peter Marshall, who began his career in television, film and broadway in 1950.
An idea
Condoleezza Rice was the first female African-American secretary of state.
Change
The first African-American president Barack Obama said this on January 6, 2008.
Honest
Abolitionist Fredrick Douglass was the first black citizen to hold a high U.S. government rank.
Dignity
Eleanor Roosevelt was the longest-serving First Lady and the first to hold press conferences.
Pay it forward
Bobby Kennedy spoke the truth when addressing young adults in South Africa in 1966.
Responsibility
Former First Lady and possible first woman president Hillary Clinton broadens our worldview.
Ingenuity
Mark Twain knows the greatest American invention is the equality we have created for ourselves.
Friendship
Yet another bold and beloved First Lady, Michelle Obama explains the bond that holds us together.
Family
Known for his beautiful and long-lasting marriage, Reagan attributes America’s success to the family unit.
Diversity
If you want to know what makes America great, look to your right and left next time you walk down the street.
United we stand
As Roosevelt said, working for the common good is the only way to keep moving forward.
True patriotism
LBJ’s VP spoke on the glue that holds this country together.
Economic growth
Thank you, Dr. King, for reminding us that compassion, as well as success, is the American way.
Land of opportunity
The humanitarian and rock legend on why he’ll always be a fan of the U.S.
Who we are
Leave it to Bill to sum it up nicely: the good in America will always outweigh the bad.
Peace comes from freedom
Now we understand what it really means to live free.
Freedom to be yourself
Take it from someone who’s living the American dream.
Our precious freedom
This is why we fight so hard for the future of our country.
The tireless minority
It only takes a few passionate people to make a difference.
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