From the Land of Oz: An Aussie-Born U.S. Citizen Explains Why It’s Important to Teach Kids to Love Their Country

From the Land of Oz: An Aussie-Born U.S. Citizen Explains Why It’s Important to Teach Kids to Love Their Country
Nick Adams addresses the FLAG Gala featuring keynote speaker actor Dennis Quaid, in Key Biscayne, Fla. Tex Fischer / H&F Strategies
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From sea to shining sea, the greatness of the United States of America has been seen in gleaming alabaster cities, purple mountain majesties, fruited plains, and waves of grain for over two centuries. The sacrifices of everyday heroes, whose engraved names mark monuments and tombstones, have enriched the greatness of this nation since before the Revolutionary War. Yet still today, there are patriotic citizens pledging allegiance every day as Old Glory waves in the wind at sports events, corporate offices, city streets, front porches, or flagpoles.

“American flags are everywhere. You have to hunt to find the flag in Germany or Australia. That’s not the case here; it is omnipresent!”

Krista Thomas
Krista Thomas
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Krista Thomas is a publicist, writer, and consultant. A native of Texas and graduate of Texas A&M University, Thomas is married with three children, whom she homeschooled for 20 years. She resides in the Black Hills of South Dakota.
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