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A Lee Enterprises, Incorporated newspaper. Majority shareholder: David Hoffmann, Hoffmann Media Group.

Patriotism goes beyond flag-waving

In a time of controversy over wearing flag pins and other debates, some say patriots simply commit to making their country better.

Patriotism goes beyond flag-waving

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BOB REEVES / Lincoln Journal Star

My wife recalls an incident from her early years of teaching that helped clarify her concept of patriotism.

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