PATRIOTISM

Addresses

Army Junior ROTC—Motivating Young People To Be Better Citizens: Sabrina Ussery, E1745 [30SE]

History of the Pledge of Allegiance: Dori Thompson, E573 [21AP]

National POW/MIA Recognition Day: Paul D. Wolfowitz, Dept. of Defense, S10254 [1OC]

———Richard B. Myers, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair, S10254 [1OC]

———Senator Inouye, S10255 [1OC]

New School University Commencement: Theodore C. Sorensen, S9050 [10SE]

Tennessee National Guard's 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment: Charles P. Southerland, National Guard, S6489 [7JN]

U.S. POW/MIA Accounting Efforts—Process and Operations: Representative Case, H7216 [15SE]

Who Did This to Us? Mata Burke, E1741 [30SE]

Amendments

Birds: mint coins celebrating recovery and restoration of the American bald eagle and noting the importance of the designation of the American bald eagle as an endangered species (H.R. 4116), H11040 [7DE]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (H.R. 2028), H7470, H7471, H7472, H7475 [23SE]

Articles and editorials

Anderson Deputy's Plans for Retirement Put on Back Burner, S6489 [7JN]

Draft—Rumors, and That's All They Are, H8125 [5OC]

Dream Realized, E1028 [4JN]

No Debating a Sense of Duty, S9215 [14SE]

Our Banner Deserves Constitutional Protection, S6744 [14JN]

Pledge—Issue Still Unresolved, E1140 [16JN]

War for Us, Fought by Them, E763 [5MY]

Bills and resolutions

Birds: mint coins celebrating recovery and restoration of the American bald eagle and noting the importance of the designation of the American bald eagle as an endangered species (see S. 2889), S10436 [5OC] (see H.R. 4116), H2018 [1AP]

Celebrate Freedom Foundation: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 505), H7864 [29SE]

Constitution—U.S.: make the date of signing a legal public holiday (see S. 2808), S9287 [15SE]

Courts: modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (H.R. 2028), consideration (see H. Res. 781), H7328 [21SE]

Flag—U.S.: ensure that the right of an individual to display the U.S. flag on residential property not be abridged (see H.R. 5301), H9047 [8OC]

———protect (see S. 2259), S3367 [30MR]

National Native American Veterans Day: designate (see S. Res. 468), S11305 [11OC]

National Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Day: designate (see S. Res. 378), S6734 [14JN]

National POW/MIA Recognition Day: observance (see H. Res. 771), H7137 [14SE]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 401), S7828 [8JY]

National World War II Memorial: authorizing use of Capitol Grounds for activities associated with dedication (see H. Con. Res. 423), H3015 [13MY]

———celebrate completion and recognize veterans who served during World War II (see S. Res. 362), S5472 [13MY]

———celebrate completion and recognize veterans who served during World War II and persons who supported the war effort on the homefront (see H. Con. Res. 409), H2483 [28AP]

Native Americans: tribute to veterans (see H. Con. Res. 445), H3821 [8JN]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks (see H. Res. 757), H6899 [8SE]

Veterans: recognize continuing legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers and establish a Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Month (see H. Con. Res. 517), H9050 [8OC]

Essays

Be Proud To Be an American: Helen Lu, E2046 [18NO]

Precious Patriotism: James Waters, E1151 [18JN]

Essays: Voice of Democracy

Baker, Kyle, H5390 [8JY]

Baumgartner, Krystyna, E1092 [14JN]

Durano, Christina, E579 [21AP]

Faucher, Joseph B., E900 [18MY]

Hall, Stephanie, E467 [29MR]

Rieder, James, Jr., E752 [5MY]

Robison, Brooke, E1697 [24SE]

Rupprecht, Carol, E557 [20AP]

Sherman, Joanna, E226 [25FE]

Tamez, Cassandra, E625 [22AP]

Vetere, Timothy M., E825 [12MY]

Williams, Terence R., E689 [28AP]

Worthman, Megan N., E955 [21MY]

Letters

Celebrate National World War II Memorial completion and recognize veterans who served during World War II and persons who supported the war effort on the homefront: Representative Pombo, Committee on Resources (House), H2773 [11MY]

Pledge Protection Act: Barry W. Lynn, Americans United for Separation of Church and State (organization), H7460 [23SE]

———Bob Barr, H7462 [23SE]

———J. Brent Walker and K. Hollyn Hollman, Baptist Joint Committee, H7462 [23SE]

———Kathryn A. Monroe, Constitution Project (organization), H7455, H7461 [23SE]

———Laura W. Murphy and Terri Schroeder, ACLU, H7461 [23SE]

———Martin H. Redish, H7463 [23SE]

———Mel Lipman, American Humanist Association, H7455 [23SE]

———Ralph G. Neas and Marge Baker, People for the American Way (organization), H7459 [23SE]

———Richard T. Foltin, American Jewish Committee, H7460 [23SE]

———Robert C. Keithan, Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations, H7456 [23SE]

———Robert J. Grey, Jr., ABA, H7459 [23SE]

———several religious, civil rights, and civil liberties organizations, H7456 [23SE]

———several women's rights organizations, H7458 [23SE]

———Wade Henderson and Nancy Zirkin, Leadership Conference on Civil Rights (organization), H7458 [23SE]

———Winnie Stachelberg, Human Rights Campaign (organization), H7458 [23SE]

Lists

Armed Forces members serving in Afghanistan and Iraq from the 12th Congressional District in Georgia, H1210 [17MR]

National World War II Memorial dedication attendees from Indiana, S6268 [1JN]

Presidential Rank Award recipients, S4831 [4MY]

Poems

``Dear Soldier,'' Courtney Hutton, E1034 [4JN]

``Flag Day,'' Henry Holcomb, S6728 [14JN]

``From Chaos to Courage,'' Matthew Rich, S31 [20JA]

``If I Were President,'' Kevin Jackson, S31 [20JA]

``If I Were the Senator,'' Randall Loyd, S31 [20JA]

``I'm Proud To Be American,'' Akira Braggs, S31 [20JA]

``I'm Proud To Be an American,'' Jamakia Hatter, S31 [20JA]

``Our Flag-911,'' Calvin Dunn, E1799 [6OC]

``Remembering Abe,'' Travis Carter, S31 [20JA]

``Soliloquy,'' Victor Miller, E1164 [18JN]

``To Be an American,'' William McGee, E306 [4MR]

``Why,'' Shane Rich, S31 [20JA]

Prayers

``Freedom Is Not for Free,'' Reuven Mann, E1119 [15JN]

National World War II Memorial Dedication: Hazel Shoemaker, E1173 [18JN]

Preambles

American Legion Constitution, E269 [2MR]

Press releases

Celebrate National World War II Memorial Completion and Recognize Veterans Who Served During World War II and Persons Who Supported the War Effort on the Homefront: Representative Nick Smith, H2773 [11MY]

Proclamations

Tribute to James W. Harlan: Representative Ney, E1143 [16JN]

Tribute to Reuben McLeroy: Representative Collins, E865 [14MY]

Remarks in House

Alexandria, VA: tribute to military veterans of Agudas Achim Congregation, E1659 [21SE]

Arlington, TX: tribute to WallBuilders (organization), E1670 [21SE]

Armed Forces: tribute to members serving in Afghanistan and Iraq, H1209 [17MR]

———tribute to National Guard and Reserve members serving in Afghanistan and Iraq, E566 [20AP]

———tribute to National Guard and Reserve members serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, E1381 [15JY]

Bent County, CO: tribute to Bent County World War II Memorial Committee, E1183 [18JN]

Birds: mint coins celebrating recovery and restoration of the American bald eagle and noting the importance of the designation of the American bald eagle as an endangered species (H.R. 4116), H11039 [7DE]

Bush, President: authentication of released documents on personal military history, H7078 [14SE], H7218 [15SE], H7303 [21SE], H7333 [22SE]

———characterization relative to personal military history, H2396 [27AP], H2410 [28AP]

Butcher, Steve and Nancy: National Restaurant Association Restaurant Neighbor Award finalists, E1908 [11OC]

Callahan, Sonny: Mobile, AL, Bay Area Veterans Day Commission Patriot of the Year Award recipient, E2077 [20NO]

Congressional Black Caucus: anniversary of Veterans Braintrust, E1490 [22JY]

Constitution Week: observance, E1667 [21SE], E1679 [22SE]

Courts: clarify jurisdiction of the local courts of the District of Columbia over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance, H7471, H7472 [23SE]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (H.R. 2028), H7334 [22SE], H7451-H7478 [23SE], E1687 [22SE], E1711 [24SE], E1729 [29SE]

———modify jurisdiction of Federal courts, inferior to the Supreme Court, over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance (H.R. 2028), consideration (H. Res. 781), H7391-H7395 [22SE]

———preserve authority of Supreme Court over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance, H7472-H7475 [23SE]

———preserve Federal jurisdiction over cases involving coerced or mandatory recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, H7475-H7477 [23SE]

DAR: tribute to Kansas Society Prairie Rose Chapter's celebration of Constitution Week, E1667 [21SE]

Fallsburg, NY: celebration of Francis Currey Day, E1295 [7JY]

Findlay, OH: anniversary of designation as Flag City USA, E737 [4MY]

Flag Day: observance, E1132 [15JN], E1175 [18JN]

Homosassa, FL: tribute to Margarita Grill (restaurant), E1207 [22JN]

Independence Day: observance, H4650 [22JN], H5134, H5139 [25JN], E1237 [25JN]

Kerry, Senator: characterization relative to service in Vietnamese Conflict, H2396 [27AP], H2410 [28AP]

Lattman, Larry: Yountville Veteran Home Hall of Fame inductee, E504 [2AP]

Maupin, Keith M.: recognition in Warrior Ethos Exhibit located at the Pentagon, E1974 [16NO]

McAuliffe, Terry: remarks relative to President Bush personal military history, H278 [3FE]

———remarks relative to President Bush's personal military history, H900 [9MR], H1277 [18MR]

McKean, Andy: DAR Medal of Honor recipient, E997 [2JN]

Michaels of Oregon Co.: tribute to Meridian, ID, plant employees, E1718 [28SE]

Murphy, Kristen: Fleet Reserve Association Patriotism Essay Contest winner, E1085 [9JN]

National POW/MIA Recognition Day: observance, E1602 [13SE]

———observance (H. Res. 771), H7214-H7217 [15SE]

National security: require all young persons to perform a period of military or civilian service, E763 [5MY]

———require all young persons to perform a period of military or civilian service (H.R. 163), H3497 [20MY], H8117-H8130, H8157 [5OC], E1821, E1822 [7OC], E1843, E1844 [8OC], E1885 [11OC]

National World War II Memorial: authorizing use of Capitol Grounds for activities associated with dedication (H. Con. Res. 423), H3028-H3030 [17MY]

———celebrate completion and recognize veterans who served during World War II and persons who supported the war effort on the homefront, H3062-H3065 [17MY], H3512, H3513, H3516 [20MY], H3608, H3716 [2JN], E889, E899 [18MY], E972 [1JN], E1010 [2JN], E1024 [3JN], E1028, E1046, E1055 [4JN]

———celebrate completion and recognize veterans who served during World War II and persons who supported the war effort on the homefront (H. Con. Res. 409), H2769-H2774 [11MY], E834, E837 [12MY], E870 [14MY], E981 [2JN], E1283 [25JN]

Native Americans: tribute to veterans (H. Con. Res. 306), H8115-H8117 [5OC], E1929 [11OC]

Oscoda County, MI: tribute to World War II veterans, E962 [21MY]

Pledge of Allegiance: inclusion of phrase ``under God'', H2412 [28AP]

———Supreme Court case on inclusion of phrase ``under God'', H1374, H1376 [24MR], E573 [21AP]

———Supreme Court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'', E1140 [16JN]

Political campaigns: comparison of President Bush and Senator Kerry relative to war on terror, H6760 [8SE]

———comparison of President Bush's and Senator Kerry's political style, H5531 [12JY]

Republican Party: characterization of the Purple Heart during Republican National Convention, E1558 [8SE]

Sacramento, CA: tribute to Let Freedom Ring—Bells Across America event, E1546 [8SE]

St. Francois County, MO: tribute to student project to donate personal supplies to U.S. troops overseas, E286 [3MR]

Syracuse, NY: tribute to Wolniak brothers for service during World War II, E1338 [9JY]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, H6879-H6885 [8SE], H6904, H6989-H6994 [9SE], H7185 [14SE], E1538, E1546 [8SE], E1590 [10SE], E1605 [13SE]

———anniversary of terrorist attacks (H. Res. 757), H6859 [8SE], H6906-H6921 [9SE], H7301 [21SE], E1597, E1598, E1607 [13SE], E1635 [15SE]

———moment of silence to commemorate anniversary of terrorist attacks, H6921 [9SE]

———tribute to police officers for service during the September 11 terrorist attacks, E1854 [10OC]

———tribute to rescue dogs who served during terrorist attacks, E1535 [8SE]

Veterans Day: observance, E269 [2MR]

———observe moment of silence to honor veterans of all U.S. wars and memorialize those who gave their lives in defense of the U.S. (H. Con. Res. 195), H8391, H8392 [6OC]

Voting: importance, H7563-H7567 [23SE]

Waters, James: Fleet Reserve Association Patriotism Essay Contest winner, E1151 [18JN]

Weston, WV: tribute to Polk Creek Elementary School students, E61 [28JA]

Willow Grove, PA: anniversary of Corporal William A. Sydnor VFW Post 3398, E909 [19MY]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: treatment of reservists and members of the National Guard, S212 [23JA]

———tribute to members serving in Afghanistan and Iraq, S1279 [12FE], S3121 [25MR], S3875-S3877 [7AP]

Baltimore Orioles (baseball team): tribute to visit to servicemen at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, S1279 [12FE]

Birds: mint coins celebrating recovery and restoration of the American bald eagle and noting the importance of the designation of the American bald eagle as an endangered species (H.R. 4116), S12020 [8DE]

———mint coins celebrating recovery and restoration of the American bald eagle and noting the importance of the designation of the American bald eagle as an endangered species (S. 2889), S11677 [20NO]

Bush, President: authentication of released documents on personal military history, S9261-S9263 [15SE], S9380 [20SE], S9406 [21SE], S9550 [23SE]

Columbus, OH: tribute to Don Gentile American Legion Post 532 World War II veterans, S11360 [16NO]

Congress: impact of partisanship, S3289 [29MR], S3434, S3435 [31MR]

Constitution Day: observance, S9371-S9373 [20SE]

Constitution—U.S.: make the date of signing a legal public holiday (S. 2808), S9373 [20SE]

Dorchester (U.S.S): tribute to chaplains who were killed in action during World War II, S6074 [21MY]

Flag Day: observance, S6725, S6727 [14JN]

Flag—U.S.: protect (S. 2259), S3368 [30MR]

Fort Carson, CO: tribute to Army's 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment, S6254 [1JN]

Leo A. Daly (business): tribute for construction of National World War II Memorial, S6268 [1JN]

National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc.: tribute to efforts to assist wounded soldiers at Walter Reed Army Hospital, S9127 [13SE]

National Native American Veterans Day: designate (S. Res. 468), S11311 [11OC]

National Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Day: designate (S. Res. 378), S6743-S6745 [14JN]

National POW/MIA Recognition Day: observance, S9216 [14SE], S10254 [1OC]

National Veterans Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 401), S8024 [13JY], S8803 [22JY]

National World War II Memorial: authorizing use of Capitol Grounds for activities associated with dedication (H. Con. Res. 423), S6064 [21MY]

———celebrate completion and recognize veterans who served during World War II (S. Res. 362), S5483 [13MY], S6063, S6085 [21MY]

———celebrate completion and recognize veterans who served during World War II and persons who supported the war effort on the homefront, S5796 [19MY], S5938, S5939, S5945 [20MY], S6054, S6074, S6075 [21MY], S6255-S6257 [1JN], S6749 [15JN]

———celebrate completion and recognize veterans who served during World War II and persons who supported the war effort on the homefront (H. Con. Res. 409), S6063 [21MY]

———tribute to dedication attendees from Indiana, S6268 [1JN]

Pledge of Allegiance: Supreme Court decision on inclusion of phrase ``under God'', S6729 [14JN], S6986 [17JN]

Political campaigns: characterization of remarks relative to patriotism of candidates for criticizing policies relative to war in Iraq or war on terrorism, S9427 [21SE]

———comparison of President Bush and Senator Kerry relative to war on terror, S9407 [21SE]

———comparison of President Bush's and Senator Kerry's military service records, S4453, S4454 [28AP]

POW/MIA: tribute, S12057 [8DE]

Somerset (U.S.S.): naming of transport ship in honor of the courage and sacrifice exhibited by the passengers and crew of United Airlines flight 93, S9125 [13SE]

Tennessee: tribute to the National Guard's 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, S6488, S6489 [7JN]

———tribute to 236th Combat Engineers Battalion veterans, S6444 [3JN]

Terrorism: anniversary of terrorist attacks, S9047-S9050, S9066, S9070, S9071, S9088 [10SE]

———moment of silence to commemorate anniversary of terrorist attacks, S9047 [10SE]

———moment of silence to commemorate anniversary of terrorist attacks, unanimous-consent agreement, S9045 [9SE]

Reports filed

Celebrate Completion of National World War II Memorial and Recognize Veterans Who Served During World War II and Persons Who Supported the War Effort on the Homefront: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (H. Con. Res. 409), S5949 [20MY]

———Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 362), S5949 [20MY]

Consideration of H.R. 2028, Pledge Protection Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 781) (H. Rept. 108-693), H7328 [21SE]

Constitutional Amendment To Prohibit Desecration of the Flag: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S.J. Res. 4), S8473 [20JY]

National Veterans Awareness Week: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. Res. 401), S8473 [20JY]

Pledge Protection Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 2028) (H. Rept. 108-691), H7328 [21SE]

Rulings of the Chair

National security: require all young persons to perform a period of military or civilian service (H.R. 163), H8119 [5OC]

Tables

Don Gentile American Legion Post 532 World War II veterans, S11360-S11363 [16NO]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 195, observe Veterans Day moment of silence to honor veterans of all U.S. wars and memorialize those who gave their lives in defense of the U.S., H8391 [6OC]

H. Con. Res. 306, tribute to Native American veterans, H8115 [5OC]

H. Con. Res. 409, celebrate completion of the National World War II Memorial and recognize veterans who served during World War II and persons who supported the war effort on the homefront, S6064 [21MY], H2769 [11MY]

H. Con. Res. 423, use of Capitol Grounds for activities associated with dedication of the National World War II Memorial, H3028 [17MY]

H. Res. 757, anniversary of terrorist attacks, H6906 [9SE], H7301 [21SE]

H. Res. 771, National POW/MIA Recognition Day, H7214 [15SE]

H. Res. 781, consideration of H.R. 2028, Pledge Protection Act, H7392 [22SE]

H.R. 163, Universal National Service Act, H8117 [5OC]

H.R. 2028, Pledge Protection Act, H7470 [23SE]

H.R. 4116, American Bald Eagle Recovery and National Emblem Commemorative Coin Act, H11039 [7DE]

S. 2259, Flag Protection Act, S3369 [30MR]

S. Res. 362, celebrate completion of the National World War II Memorial and recognize veterans who served during World War II, S5483 [13MY], S6063 [21MY]

S. Res. 378, National Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Day, S6741, S6745 [14JN]

S. Res. 401, National Veterans Awareness Week, S7842 [8JY], S8803 [22JY]

S. Res. 468, National Native American Veterans Day, S11311 [11OC]