"We have room for but one flag, the American flag, and this excludes the red flag which symbolizes all wars against liberty and civilization just as much as it excludes any foreign flag of a nation to which we are hostile. We have room for but one language here and that is the English language, for we intend to see that the crucible turns our people out as Americans, and American nationality, and not as dwellers in a polyglot boarding house; and we have room for but one soul [sic] loyalty, and that is loyalty to the American people."
—Theodore Roosevelt, January 1919
Ever wondered what it truly means to be an American? Join us as we navigate through the heart of Americanism, drawing inspiration from Theodore Roosevelt's speeches and our shared heritage. As we journey together, we'll ponder over Roosevelt's call for immigrants to not just adopt, but breathe in American values, a sentiment that resonates deeply today. Unearth the essence of our nation's past, and grasp how it weaves itself into the present, shaping the course of our future.
In this gripping conversation, we'll dissect how the values we hold dear are under attack by the growing shadows of Leninist Russia, Nazi Germany, and Mao's China. We'll bring to light the importance of history and the relentless patterns that loop in our society, and even dig into contemporary issues like the atrocities of communism and organ harvesting in China. By the end of our episode, you'll gain a renewed appreciation for the unifying power of American values and the urgent call for immigrants to embody these values fully. So come aboard, as together we explore what it means to be an American, in both the past and the present.
The American Soul Podcast
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