50 Ways to Stand up for America : Put the Spirit of July 4th into Everyday Life

by Freemen, W. B.

• ISBN13: 9781892016706
• ISBN10: 1892016702
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-04-01
• Publisher: Natl Book Network

Summary

The pride and unity of America is what makes it great. Rev up your patriotic spirit with heart-warming anecdotes, how-to advice, instersting historical information, and practical tips.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Standing Up for What Is True and Precious	v
Treat the Flag with Respect	1	(4)
Display a Flag with Pride	5	(4)
Teach Your Children the Pledge of Allegiance	9	(3)
Beautify the Land	12	(4)
Rediscover National Holidays	16	(5)
Vote	21	(3)
Host an Exchange Student	24	(4)
Attend a Citizenship Cermony	28	(4)
Befriend New Immigrants	32	(3)
Support Your Local Schools	35	(3)
Get to Know Your Neighbors	38	(4)
Take a Help-Others Vacation	42	(4)
Encourage Community Workers	46	(4)
Write to Your Elected Officials	50	(4)
Be Kind to Your Mail Carrier	54	(2)
Help the Less Fortunate	56	(4)
Take Pride in American Productivity	60	(4)
Speak Your Patriotism	64	(4)
Get Involved in a Local Place of Worship	68	(4)
Participate in Local Government	72	(3)
Seek Peace	75	(3)
Say ``No'' to Hate Groups	78	(3)
Revisit the Declaration of Independence	81	(4)
Revisit the Constitution and Bill of Rights	85	(3)
Say ``Please'' and ``Thank You''	88	(3)
Play a History Hunt Game	91	(3)
Visit Our Nation's Memorials and Parks	94	(4)
Learn about Your Community ``Memorials''	98	(3)
Take Care of Needy Children	101	(4)
Learn from the Elderly	105	(4)
Give to Charitable Organizations	109	(4)
Support the Military	113	(4)
Correspond with a Foreign Pen Pal	117	(4)
Attend Intercultural Events	121	(3)
Sing Your Patriotism	124	(4)
Participate in a Community Drive	128	(4)
Understand and Obey the Law	132	(4)
Voice Respect for Authority	136	(3)
Accept lury Duty Gladly	139	(3)
Honor Our Veterans	142	(4)
Learn about Pending Legislation	146	(3)
Read about Sacrifices for Freedom	149	(4)
Write a Letter to the Editor	153	(4)
Be Alert to Danger	157	(4)
Get Involved in a Political Party	161	(3)
Visit Washington, D.C.	164	(3)
Visit Sites of Historical Importance	167	(3)
Learn about Foreign Lands and Cultures	170	(4)
Pay Taxes without Complaining	174	(3)
Pray for Our Nation	177	(4)
Appendix A: The Declaration of Independence	181	(6)
Appendix B: The Constitution of the United States of America	187	(10)
Appendix C: The Bill of Rights	197	(2)
Appendix D: Lyrics to Patriotic Songs	199	(6)
Appendix E: Gettysburg Address	205	(2)
Appendix F: Citizenship Test	207