Good citizenship by Grover Cleveland
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"Good Citizenship" by Grover Cleveland is a collection of essays that exude themes of patriotism and civic responsibility, written in the early 20th century. The book showcases Cleveland's reflections on what it means to be a good citizen in the context of American democracy, emphasizing the significance of active participation in public affairs rather than mere passive acknowledgment of citizenship. It captures the complexities of civic engagement at a time when the
United States was navigating rapid changes in its political and social landscape. The book comprises two main sections, where Cleveland delivers addresses on the concepts of good citizenship and patriotism. He argues that true patriotism extends beyond mere voting and declarations of loyalty; it demands continuous engagement and accountability to the nation. Cleveland critiques the complacency often found among citizens who fail to recognize their responsibilities, drawing parallels to both civic duty and moral integrity. The second part discusses the importance of commemorating national holidays, urging citizens to reflect upon their historical significance and the virtues embodied by foundational figures like George Washington. Throughout the essays, Cleveland advocates for a revival of sincere patriotism and shared commitment to public welfare, urging Americans to cultivate the qualities essential for the nation's enduring greatness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908 |
|---|---|
| Title | Good citizenship |
| Original Publication | United States: Henry Altemus Company,1908. |
| Contents | Good citizenship -- Patriotism and holiday observance. |
| Credits | David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 34.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States |
| Subject | Holidays |
| Subject | National characteristics, American |
| Subject | Patriotism |
| Subject | Citizenship |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 68159 |
| Release Date | May 24, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 239 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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