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Americans' pride in US history and democracy drops, and fewer are proud to be American: Polls
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· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on this development, readers can refer to the full report from KTSM 9 News, which provides further details on the decline in national pride among Americans.
A recent trend has been observed in the level of pride Americans have in their country. Over the past decade, there has been a decline in the number of people who are proud of the US and its democratic system. This shift in sentiment is also reflected in the way people view the country's history.
Fewer individuals are expressing pride in the nation's past. For more information on this development, readers can refer to the full report from KTSM 9 News, which provides further details on the decline in national pride among Americans.
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Category: local Published: June 29, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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