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Editorial
May 8, 1930
Watauga Democrat
Boone, Watauga County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
J.C. Penney argues that true patriotism is demonstrated through daily actions upholding law, order, and American institutions like political, educational, and religious freedoms, rather than mere public displays. He emphasizes that neglecting duty undermines the nation.
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PATRIOTISM IN BUSINESS
By J. C. Penney
There is an old axiom that reads, "Where the heart is right, there is true patriotism." When the heart is right, it is reflected in a man's actions. Actions are more convincing than words.
The real patriot does not always make the greatest demonstration at a Fourth of July celebration, nor is he the man who may, in the presence of Old Glory, always doff his hat. The real patriot respects law and order and does his duty every day toward his country and his fellow men.
A patriot is one who loves his country and ever seeks to act in defense of it. A country is not the soil, the rivers, mountains or landscapes, the buildings and possessions; rather it is people, institutions, ideals for which our forefathers fought and died that we might have political, educational and religious freedom.
Acting in defense of one's country does not mean resistance only when its institutions are assailed; it also means upholding and supporting it at all times. Every man, every day, is by his actions either upholding and strengthening American institutions, or, by failing to do his duty, he is determinedly or unconsciously undermining and destroying these institutions which he should love.
By J. C. Penney
There is an old axiom that reads, "Where the heart is right, there is true patriotism." When the heart is right, it is reflected in a man's actions. Actions are more convincing than words.
The real patriot does not always make the greatest demonstration at a Fourth of July celebration, nor is he the man who may, in the presence of Old Glory, always doff his hat. The real patriot respects law and order and does his duty every day toward his country and his fellow men.
A patriot is one who loves his country and ever seeks to act in defense of it. A country is not the soil, the rivers, mountains or landscapes, the buildings and possessions; rather it is people, institutions, ideals for which our forefathers fought and died that we might have political, educational and religious freedom.
Acting in defense of one's country does not mean resistance only when its institutions are assailed; it also means upholding and supporting it at all times. Every man, every day, is by his actions either upholding and strengthening American institutions, or, by failing to do his duty, he is determinedly or unconsciously undermining and destroying these institutions which he should love.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Patriotism
Business
American Institutions
Daily Duty
Moral Actions
Religious Freedom
What entities or persons were involved?
J. C. Penney
American Institutions
Forefathers
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Patriotism Through Daily Actions And Business Duty
Stance / Tone
Moral Exhortation To Uphold Institutions
Key Figures
J. C. Penney
American Institutions
Forefathers
Key Arguments
True Patriotism Is Reflected In Actions Rather Than Words Or Public Demonstrations
A Patriot Respects Law And Order And Performs Daily Duties To Country And Fellow Men
A Country Consists Of People, Institutions, And Ideals Like Political, Educational, And Religious Freedoms
Daily Actions Either Strengthen Or Undermine American Institutions