Kevin Roberts, Ph.D., is president of The Heritage Foundation and Heritage Action for America and the author of Dawn?s Early Light: Taking Back Washington to Save America.
Yes, patriotism can be as simple as flying the flag or even reciting the Declaration of Independence on Fourth of July. But perhaps the greatest act of patriotism is something we can do every day: start to initiate or rekindle friendships with people with whom we disagree.
Date posted: 2025-09-01