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patriot king
patriot king. The concept of a patriot king was largely an opposition device of the early Hanoverian period. It hinted that the first two Georges were more interested in Hanover than in Britain and deplored the exclusive confidence they placed in the Whigs. The concept was most fully worked out in... Read more |
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Patriotism
PATRIOTISM. Patriotism is one of a large class of words that are linked to the virtues of membership. To participate in relations of, for example, friendship, community, nationhood, citizenship, or marriage implies normative conventions. In other words, there are value expectations built into such... Read more |
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Jujuy
Jujuy , city (1991 pop. 182,663), capital of Jujuy prov., NW Argentina, on the Bermejo River. In the scenic foothill region of the E Andes, it is the center of an agricultural, mining, and cattle-raising area. It was in Jujuy that Manuel Belgrano, the patriot general, created the first Argentine... Read more |
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Patriots
patriots. The name was appropriated by the opponents to Walpole since it implied that the interests of the nation were neglected by a supine and corrupt government. William Pitt, in particular, beat the patriotic drum when he inveighed against Britain's subservience to Hanover, a ‘despicable... Read more |
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Independence Day
Independence Day 1. also called Fourth of July a U.S. holiday observed every July 4 to commemorate the adoption by the Continental Congress of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Although observance of the holiday began in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776, the day was not made a legal... Read more |
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Home Front
HOME FRONT Home front is a term that describes domestic civilian activity during times of war. During World War II (1939–1945) the U.S. home front was marked by a national purpose that united Americans behind the efforts of the Allied Powers (United States, Great Britain, Russia, and China,... Read more |
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Contarini
Contarini , ancient Venetian family, including eight doges, a cardinal, and several artists. The most celebrated member was Andrea Contarini, 1300?-1382. He was doge (1368-82) at the time of the War of Chioggia between Venice and Genoa; he proved his patriotism by melting his gold and silver... Read more |
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Mercy Otis Warren
Mercy Otis Warren 1728-1814, American writer, b. Barnstable, Mass.; sister of James Otis and wife of James Warren, who was speaker of the Massachusetts house of representatives. An ardent patriot, she conducted a political salon during the pre-Revolutionary days and wrote two satirical plays, ... Read more |
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Society of the Cincinnati
Society of the Cincinnati [Lat. pl. of Cincinnatus ], organization formed (1783) by officers of the Continental Army just before their disbanding after the American Revolution. The organization, with a constitution drafted by Gen. Henry Knox , was founded for fraternal, patriotic, and allegedly... Read more |
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FLAG DAY COMMEMORATED WITH DISPLAYS OF PATRIOTISM
...1998 FLAG DAY COMMEMORATED WITH DISPLAYS OF PATRIOTISMBy...course in patriotism. "The price...39th annual Flag Day service...American flags which flew...Paterson. The flags -- plus the ... |
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VIPs, too, showing the flag in display of patriotism
New Straits Times 08-26-2000...showing the flag in display of patriotismEdition...the National Day. They have responded...demonstrate their patriotism. "There's...the national flag," Abdul Kadir...the national ... |
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Flowers, flags display area's patriotism; Half-staff: Students deliver...
...for a National Day of Prayer and...colors. American flags of all sizes appeared...America's flag was on display for all to see...with others in a time of national sorrow...sites. Waving flags as they walked...Presidents" ... |
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Long may it wave: Owners display their patriotism with flags.(New Homes)
...with a patriotic display of Old Glory, the...especially on Flag Day, which is Sunday...that manufacture flags can supply you with...High-quality flags have stars that are...for a quality nylon flag - with embroidered...that ... |
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Spain launches monthly flag homage day in unusual display of patriotism
...Spain gave an unusual display of patriotism Wednesday by raising a gigantic national flag, a new ceremony...yellow Spanish flag _ 21 X 14 meters...Plaza de Colon. The flag is likely the largest...Anytime is a good time to ... |
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A grand old Flag Day (and anniversary) celebration; Patriotism, pride on...
...275th anniversary and Flag Day celebration at Lancaster...Bible College and Flag Day. Harry Ritter...It is also to show patriotism and pride," he said. "It's a time to come out and show respect for the ... |
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MALAYSIA: DISPLAYS OF PATRIOTISM ABOUND, BUT CRITICS UNIMPRESSED
...produce this unusual display, he used more...who has made the flag using putu mayam...white and blue 'flag' was displayed...flavour. This time, the nationwide...Sep. 16. Not a day passes by without...biggest national flag. ... |
 "Reading Eagle (Reading, PA)")
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Ex-Marine hails patriotism, flies flags to salute military: The Exeter...
...Kostrey cringes every time he hears the latest...Fourth of July, the day America's freedom...row are the service flags of the Marines...25 tiny American flags, the kind that fly...five large American flags. Flapping in the wind, the ... |
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Californians Buy U.S. Flags to Show Patriotism after Terrorist Attacks.
...could think of to display their patriotism. They went out...five flags at a time. They said they...27.99. More flags have been ordered...stock as many flags this time of year...for the Memorial ... |
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Thieves Pilfer Displays of Patriotism
American flags are being stolen...displaying the flag. According...least 19 U.S. flags have been taken...them intends to display them," said...caught up in patriotism, there are...of how many flags are flying ... |
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