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Hero: A person of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his/her
brave deeds and noble qualities.
Patriot: A person who loves, supports, and defends his or her country and
its interests with devotion.
Heroes and patriots in the United States are made every
day, a fact that has occurred since the first man set foot on the soil
of this great nation. From the smallest deeds of kindness to the brave
soldiers that have given their lives for this country, these hundreds
of thousands of men and women come from every race, religion and ethic
group. Their stories and histories are varied, their actions and deeds
diverse, leaving their marks on every part of our culture and
heritage. They are law officers, politicians, soldiers, inventors,
explorers, artists, activists, writers, business people and ordinary
folks. Some are famous -- most are not.
We cannot begin to list them here, nor can we even
begin to know about the vast majority. But, their "legendary" deeds
and accomplishments belong on the pages of
Legends of America, and to
that end, this page begins.
A hero is someone who understands the responsibility
that comes with his freedom. --
Bob Dylan, American folksinger
A man's country is not a certain area of land, of
mountains, rivers, and woods, but it is a principle; and patriotism is
loyalty to that principle. -- George William Curtis, American social
reformer, author and editor in the 19th Century
A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is
braver five minutes longer. --
Ralph Waldo Emerson, American poet, lecturer and essayist in the 19th
Century
A hero is a man who is afraid to run away. - Old English proverb
Patriotism is easy to understand in America; it means looking out for
yourself by looking out for your country -- Calvin Coolidge, 30th U.S.
President
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Heroes & Patriots
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