Marines are our American Spartans--and like the Greek Spartans of old, their tradition of courage and self-sacrifice is the ultimate guardian of our freedom.

Iran is not amusedby the villain of the latest Hollywood hit.

The connection between war and patriotism--or between war and the making of patriots--is evident, maybe even self-evident.

The American flag represents more than free speech; it reminds us of those who fought before us to preserve our freedom.

The story of Pericles can offer instruction to new democracies about the ways in which democracy, a rare form of government in the historical record, can be brought to maturity.

Patriotism means love of country and implies a readiness to sacrifice for it, to fight for it, perhaps even to give one’s life for it.

Harvey Mansfield's Bradley Lecture.