patriot
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If political expediency often ruled his mind, his heart was that of a true patriot, dedicated always to the freedom he knew only his country could ultimately achieve.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Decisions like this inevitably lead to questions about patriotism, and what it means to be an American patriot in this time of great crisis.
From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2026
The White House reshared the images on its own X account, dubbing the new document a "patriot passport".
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Before he became a patriot and founding father, Benjamin Franklin was a businessman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
An outspoken abolitionist, Lafayette criticized his American patriot friends for failing to put an end to slavery.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
The first occurred on July 4, 1826, when the last members of a generation of fiery patriots lay on their deathbeds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 22, 2026
“This is being made as a gift from me and other people that are great patriots and spent a lot of money. We are building what will be the finest ballroom anywhere in the world.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
The attacks created a shared sense of purpose that inspired a generation of patriots.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
"The American patriots who pledged their lives to independence in 1776, were the heirs to this majestic inheritance," Trump said.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
Soviet citizens felt that they themselves were real patriots, fighting a war against the false patriotism of fascism.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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