Patriotism not only means loving and supporting your country, but also doing your best to improve it. I believe the word patriotism can be defined in many ways. However, I believe that the dictionary definition does not do it justice. I believe that how others define it is the only true way to know what patriotism truly means. Many men and women have worked to achieve the freedom and equality we have today. We should respect not only them but also what they fought for. One way to do this is to show your patriotism. Patriotism is in our hearts, but we must find it first. The many definitions we have in today's century are all different. You need to think for yourself what your true definition of patriotism means. “Patriotism requires the ability to feel shame as much as it does pride,” a quote from Anne-Marie Slaughter. While most people view the definition of patriotism as a positive thing, it can also be shameful in the situation at hand. Bottom line, Americans know how to come together and unite for their country and show their true patriotism regardless