Patriotism

Patriotism is committing and supporting your country in any way  possible. There are five main ways to show patriotism. The first one is voting. Voting is one of the best ways to honor your country. It shows you care about who you want to represent our country. There are a few different elections (presidential, governor, mayor, etc.) and voting in them will show your honor for your country. The second way is to support veterans. Show them you are thankful for them and their service. If you know or are related to any veterans, show them acts of gratefulness on Veterans Day. Let them know they are loved for the work and risk they put into their military positions. The third way is to fly the Stars and Stripes correctly. When putting up the American flag, never let it touch the ground, or you will have to burn it. When you fold it into a triangle, never let any red show, only the blue stars, because red represents bloodshed on the battlefield.  Always put it up with respect and honor. The fourth way is to support national parks. Our national parks may mark where important events happened. They show honor to the ones who fought for the country and made it honorable. Some of those who fought in wars sacrificed their lives for our country, so show your respect and visit them with honor. The last way is to serve on a jury. Serving on a jury shows that you care about our country’s people and their lives. Serving on a jury will make a great difference. In conclusion, voting, supporting veterans, flying the American flag correctly, supporting national parks, and serving on a jury are the five best ways to support our country and to show patriotism.