Saving Patriotism - Nethercutt, George R
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"The words Patriotism, Patriotic and Patriot are frequently used, but few understand their significance in a world of international conflict, cultural changes or the absence of Americans from the political process. Too many Americans find politics headache-inducing, untrustworthy, with disgust for politicians and without trust that they can solve America's problems. A recent poll at Harvard University found that 23 percent of millennials won't vote -- they'd rather volunteer than turn public action over to someone else. This book offers hope - to millennials and other Americans - that…mehr

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"The words Patriotism, Patriotic and Patriot are frequently used, but few understand their significance in a world of international conflict, cultural changes or the absence of Americans from the political process. Too many Americans find politics headache-inducing, untrustworthy, with disgust for politicians and without trust that they can solve America's problems. A recent poll at Harvard University found that 23 percent of millennials won't vote -- they'd rather volunteer than turn public action over to someone else. This book offers hope - to millennials and other Americans - that patriotic behavior and high-quality public servants still exist - public servants who care less about their own political survival and more for America's best interests. Civic learning and knowledge of what happened over the course of American history helps leaders understand better the challenges of today - that we Americans can have faith in our governmental institutions and those who hold public office. "Saving Patriotism" tells a story of hope - that today's and future Americans will focus on the lessons of US history, economics, government and foreign policy - toward a better world, led by America"--
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GEORGE R. NETHERCUTT, JR. is Founder and Chairman of The George Nethercutt Civics Foundation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization established to foster an understanding of government and public policies and to create a new generation of principled leaders in America. He is a lawyer and from 1995-2005 represented Washington State's 5th Congressional District as a member of the US House of Representatives. His first book, In Tune with America: Our History in Song (Marquette Books), also is available through Amazon.com.