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118TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION H. RES. 1338 

Expressing support for the designation of the month of July as ‘‘American 

Patriotism Month’’. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

JUNE 28, 2024 

Mr. WILLIAMS of Texas (for himself, Mrs. CAMMACK, Mr. NORMAN, Mr. 

BACON, Mr. MOORE of Alabama, Mrs. PELTOLA, Mr. MORAN, Mr. 

BRECHEEN, and Mrs. HARSHBARGER) submitted the following resolution; 

which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability 

RESOLUTION 

Expressing support for the designation of the month of July 

as ‘‘American Patriotism Month’’. 

Whereas American patriotism has bonded citizens of the 

United States of America since the foundation of our 

country; 

Whereas, on July 4, 1776, in an act of patriotism, the 13 

Colonies declared independence from British rule and 

created the United States of America; 

Whereas the people of the United States hold a deep love for 

this country and have showed this through patriotic acts 

throughout history; 

Whereas following the unprecedented Japanese attack on 

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cans rushed to enlist in the United States military to defend our country; 

Whereas, on June 6, 1944, over 73,000 Americans stormed 

the beaches of Normandy to protect democracy and liberty around the globe and here at home; 

Whereas, on January 20, 1961, President John F. Kennedy 

in his inaugural address said, ‘‘And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what 

you can do for your country,’’; 

Whereas, on January 20, 1981, President Ronald Reagan in 

his inaugural address said, ‘‘Above all, we must realize 

that no arsenal or no weapon in the arsenals of the world 

is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free 

men and women. It is a weapon our adversaries in today’s world do not have. It is a weapon that we as Americans do have,’’; 

Whereas through the leadership of United States Presidents 

and the American people, America was triumphant in the 

cold war against the Soviet Union and emerged as the 

beacon of hope for the free world; 

Whereas when the United States of America was attacked on 

September 11, 2001, American patriots rushed to help 

one another, defend our country, and defend the values 

that as Americans we so deeply believe in; 

Whereas, on September 11, 2001, the citizens aboard American Airlines flight 11, United Airlines flight 175, and 

American Airlines flight 77 tragically lost their lives in 

the largest terrorist attack on United States soil; 

Whereas, on September 11, 2001, the American patriots 

aboard United Airlines flight 93 fought against the hijackers and saved thousands of American lives; 


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Whereas 181,510 Americans joined the ranks of Active Duty 

service and 72,908 enlisted in the reserves in the year 

following the September 11, 2001, attack; 

Whereas it is because of patriotic men, women, and children 

throughout all of history that America is the greatest 

country on Earth; 

Whereas patriotism is a selfless act of love for one’s country 

and fellow citizens; 

Whereas it is important to teach the younger generations 

about the importance of United States patriotism and 

loving one’s country; 

Whereas there are over 2,000,000 military personnel who are 

enlisted to defend the freedoms of all Americans in a selfless act of patriotism; 

Whereas the millions of American citizens who have given 

their life in defense of the United States of America to 

protect the values and freedoms that our Founding Fathers declared on July 4, 1776, deserve the respect and 

gratitude of the American people; and 

Whereas the month of July would be an appropriate month 

to designate as ‘‘American Patriotism Month’’: Now, 

therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 

2 (1) recognizes the importance of American pa3 triotism and its examples throughout history; 

4 (2) applauds all acts of patriotism throughout 

5 all of history starting with our independence from 

6 Great Britain on July 4, 1776; 


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1 (3) supports the designation of ‘‘American Pa2 triotism Month’’; and 

3 (4) requests that the President issue an annual 

4 proclamation designating ‘‘American Patriotism 

5 Month’’. 

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