Patriotism (See also Chauvinism, Loyalty.) Allusions, Definition, Citation, Reference, Information - Allusion to Patriotism (See also Chauvinism, Loyalty.)


  1. America, Captain comic-strip character known as the “protector of the American way.” [Comics: Horn, 155–156]
  2. American elm traditional symbol of American patriotism. [Tree Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 182]
  3. Cincinnatus farmer-hero who defeated Rome’s enemies, returned in triumph, went back to his farm. [Rom. Hist.: EB (1963) V, 712]
  4. Fourth of July “Independence Day”; day celebrating adoption of the Declaration of Independence. [Am. Hist.: Misc.]
  5. Hale, Nathan (1755–1776) hero of American revolution; famous for “I regret I have but one life to give for my country.” [Am. Hist.: Hart, 341]
  6. Joan of Arc, St. (1412–1431) heroically followed call to save France. [Christian Hagiog.: Attwater, 187]
  7. nasturtium symbolizes love of country. [Flower Symbolism: Flora Symbolica, 176]
  8. Nolan, Philip long banished, he comes at last to passionately love the United States before his death. [Am. Lit.: Hale The Man Without a Country in Magill I, 553]
  9. Uncle Sam personification of U.S. government. [Am. Folklore: Misc.]