Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyo., is sounding the alarm over polling revealing that a record-low number of Americans were ‘very proud’ of their country last year. In Gallup’s 25-year patriotism survey, just 17 percent, or less than 1 in 5 American adults, reported that they were ‘very proud’ of being an American.

Patriotism in Decline

Hageman’s speech argues that the country has a distinct cultural identity that merits preservation and urges readers to rekindle their appreciation of it on America’s 250th Independence Day. The poll found that only 36% of Democrats said they were ‘very proud’ of the U.S., down from 62% the year before. Comparatively, Republicans recorded much higher levels at 92 percent among respondents.

Hageman believes the findings reflect the thinking of the Democratic Party and attempts to reinterpret the country’s founding. She said she believes the trend is reversible through a renewed focus on the country’s founding.

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