US patriotism, as in other countries, runs from one extreme to another

among its citizens; that is from fervent nationalism to utter apathy.

Patriotism in the US reaches a high level during a time of war, suchas

what we have seen in Iraq and Afaganistan today, although there are many US critics of this war.

Nevertheless, for the next few days there will be millions of flags

and buntings displayed all around the US. This week, many TV channels

will show many old war movies. Because of the Iraq war, many autos

have been displaying the yellow ribbon sticker with the

slogan,"Support the troops" for many months, but they become more

convincing on July 4.

However, some Americans are opposing Iraq and Afaganistan war.

It is one thing to declare independence and another thing to achieve

it.  Congress approves a Resolution of Independence introduced on June 7 by Richard Henry Lee of Virginia.  

Norm Stanly said " On April 19, 1775, Revolutionary War begins with the

battles of Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts, between about 4,000

patriot ("rebel") minutemen and militia and about 1,800 British

troops. And June 14, at the same year congress adopts the New England

and New York forces and appoints a committee to draft regulations for

a Continental Army. It authorizes 10 companies of riflemen from

Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. This is the birthday of the U.S.

Army and the Army Infantry. June 17, battle of Bunker Hill between

about 2,000 patriots and 2,500 British troops occurs".

Independence day and love to the nation is important in a development

and in a democracy. Since many Americans have strong beliefs,

independence day is necessary to protect American values.

Independence day making the country strong and safer. The connection

between Independence Day and the nation is that they use the values.

But In the U.S., there were many stresses on democracy. The slavery

issue was the most significant and bloody and almost resulted in the

U.S. becoming two countries, North and South of the 36th latitude in

the 1860s. In the U.S. in the 19th century, democracy and development gradually

reformed so that the people at the bottom gained some share in wealth.

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