Proud to Be An American!!!!

I have fond memories of my Elementary School education in a rural school in Clayton County, Iowa in the late 1940s and the early 1950s.

Then, in the early 2000s I stood tall with pride whenever the Mr. Lee Greenwood song was performed. "God Bless the U.S.A." became a great hit after the tragic September 11, 2001 Crisis. Americans everywhere took great pride in their country.

The line, which I quote that means the most to me is: "I'm Proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free." This sentence certainly states in a simple manner why we appreciate our United States of America.

I commenced this post be stating my early education background. I learned that way back in 1775 a young man from Massachusetts took a ride at night to warn his fellow countrymen of a British invasion that planned to acquire the weapons that the citizens of Massachusetts had stored in Concord to be used for their own protection. I was always fascinated how one person, in this case, Paul Revere, could save his kindred.

I would invite you to visit this website to learn more about Paul Revere, the Messenger:

http://www.earlyamerica.com/paul_revere.html

The Minutemen were young patriots of the late 1700s era who were under the age of 30 and also desired to protect that they have established in "The New World."

To learn more about the Minutemen I would suggest that you visit:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minutemen

By now I am confident that you may be wondering why I am promoting these History Lessons for you reading pleasure. In fact, it is my desire to encourage everyone to remember what they learned in Elementary School no matter where they grew up.

My Elementary School Education promoted the "Be A Patriot" concept in me. I am still Proud to be an American.

As I summarize this post today, it is my hope that the citizens of Massachusetts will recall with great pride their part in the History of the Colonies which later became the United States of America as they vote in the U. S. Senate Elections on Tuesday, January 19, 2010. The bedrock of pride in America can correctly be found in Massachusetts. Role models such as Paul Revere and the Minutemen carry the legacy and are part of the heritage that we all now enjoy. To destroy the concepts that made America great way back when by voting for the Democrat who is seeking to take the Senate seat created by the death of Senator Ted Kennedy will certainly hasten the further development of a Socialism in our United States of America.

The voters of Massachusetts have an opportunity next Tuesday to take a step toward to maintaining a "Republic" in this great land. I would urge every voter in Massachusetts to recall the history of our Nation and the vital part their State played in the creation of the U. S. A.

Now, more than ever, every American will be watching the voting results from the great State of Massachusetts after the Polls close on Tuesday evening.

To the Citizens of Massachusetts, you indeed hold the future of the U.S.A. in your hands. Just as the light/s in the North Church in Boston did so many years ago; you can be a part of history. No matter the outcome of the election, Tuesday, January 2010 will be a turning point in the History of our Country.

Thanks to Paul Revere and the Minutemen who assisted in the founding of this great Country. It can be stated that the future of this great Republic rest in Your Hands, the voters of the State of Massachusetts.

Thank You!!