Wikipedia say's also referred to as American patriotism, is a set of United States patriotic values at creating a collective American identity, and can be defined as "an articulation of the nation's rightful place in the world. In the words of Theodore Roosevelt Americanism is a question of spirit, conviction, and purpose, not of creed or birthplace. most of us Veterans believe you have a right to think any way you like and I will Defend your right with my life.