We celebrate American holidays and drape our flags, but true love of country is more rare than we think. Americans, especially young Americans, do not know our history enough to love it, and we don’t love it enough to preserve it. Our 250th anniversary is an occasion to revive American patriotism. The bipartisan initiative educates on American history, encourages volunteer service, and tells the stories of extraordinary citizens. A June 2025 Gallup poll found only 58% of Americans to be “extremely proud” or “very proud” to be American.