The American spirit: celebrating the virtues and values that make us great 978-1-59555-337-9, 1595553371

Through stories, profiles, and eye-opening statistics, Feulner and Tracy map out the American spirit. This entertaining

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The American spirit: celebrating the virtues and values that make us great
978-1-59555-337-9, 1595553371

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Tracy
Brian; Feulner
Edwin J

Table of contents :
Content: Patriotism --
Freedom --
Individuality --
Responsibility --
Optimism --
Foresight --
Good citizenship --
Honesty --
Something for nothing --
Faith --
The law --
Tolerance and open-mindedness --
Idealistic realism --
Pragmatism --
Problem solving --
Generosity --
Capitalism --
Education --
Money and taxes --
Courage.

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