Americanism (ideology)

Not to be confused with Americanism (heresy).

Americanism according to the veterans' organization the American Legion is an ideology or belief in devotion, loyalty, or allegiance to the United States of America or to its flag, traditions, customs, culture, symbols, institutions, or form of government.

The American Legion conducts "Americanism programs."

See also

• American's Creed
• American nationalism
• American patriotism
• Anti-Americanism

Further reading

• Kazin, Michael; McCartin, Joseph A. (2006.) "Americanism: new perspectives on the history of an ideal." The University of North Carolina Press. ISBN 978-0-8078-3010-9
• Rand, Ayn (1946) "Textbook of Americanism" The Vigil AISN B0007H447Q
• Yerkes, Andrew C. (2005.) "Twentieth-century Americanism: identity and ideology in Depression-era leftist fiction." Routledge. ISBN 0-415-97538-7, ISBN 978-0-415-97538-4