American nationalism

The patriotism in the United States is to be understood in the context of a composed mainly of immigrants society. This distinguishes them from the corresponding phenomena in European nation-states. In this context, patriotism also meets or mainly function to facilitate people from different, sometimes mutually hostile cultures set integration.

Symbols of patriotism in the U.S.

Flag

The Stars and Stripes is raised in the United States not only course on public buildings, but is also found in many private property or as stickers on cars again. As the flag is present, and how they may not be used, is governed by a federal law ( National Flag Code since June 14, 1923, which has since been celebrated as Flag Day ). So it is forbidden, for example, business owners to present the flag in the window when they are so over the competition want to highlight as patriotic. The use of stars and stripes for the decoration of consumer goods subject to restrictions. If the flags of any state of the United States and presented together, the flag of the state should not be higher than the national flag hanging. The National Flag Code but is not punishable.

Pledge of Allegiance

The oath is spoken together in U.S. schools before classes start. To this end, all on, the flag turn to, put the right hand on your heart and speak the text in common:

Under Eisenhower, 1945, the words " under god " were added. The fact that this addition in 2002 designated by a California court as " unconstitutional " and for use in public schools unsuitable, was widely criticized.

The original text was written by Francis Bellamy (1855-1931), a Christian socialist.

The 4th of July

Main article under Independence (USA)

The 4th of July as a day of Declaration of Independence (1776 ) is celebrated throughout the country with parades, barbecues and fireworks.

National anthem

The national anthem is sung at public events such as a baseball game. These rules of conduct that are also codified in the flag code apply.