Post by Poor Richard on Jun 18, 2024 18:24:07 GMT -7
Montana - One of 10 most patriotic US states ahead of July 4
Fox News reports "July 4th is among the patriotic annual U.S. holidays when Americans across the country celebrate the nation's independence.
Patriotism is defined as "the quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one’s country" by the Oxford Dictionary — and this year the day will be celebrated no differently.
WalletHub analyzed all 50 states to see which were the most patriotic based on a number of factors.
States were ranked based on military engagement, such as the number of veterans per 1,000 civilian adults, active-duty military personnel and more.
They were also ranked on civic engagement, such as volunteer rate, trial and grand jury participation, U.S. history education requirements, plus the number of adults who voted in the 2020 presidential election. "
Read the full story here.
Patriotism is defined as "the quality of being patriotic; devotion to and vigorous support for one’s country" by the Oxford Dictionary — and this year the day will be celebrated no differently.
WalletHub analyzed all 50 states to see which were the most patriotic based on a number of factors.
States were ranked based on military engagement, such as the number of veterans per 1,000 civilian adults, active-duty military personnel and more.
They were also ranked on civic engagement, such as volunteer rate, trial and grand jury participation, U.S. history education requirements, plus the number of adults who voted in the 2020 presidential election. "
Read the full story here.