What is True Patriotism?

Has the right hijacked patriotism? Has the left ceded it? Does wearing a flag lapel pin make you a true patriot? Is dissenting against a war truly patriotic? Who decides?

Written by former speechwriter and senior domestic policy advisor to President Clinton, Eric Liu, and Seattle-based entrepreneur and philanthropist, Nick Hanauer, The True Patriot argues that in these cynical times there should be a higher call: to country first.

The True Patriot urges us to reconnect with our original and patriotic traditions – country above self, contribution above consumption, stewardship over exploitation, and freedom with responsibility.

Join the New America Foundation for a special discussion and cocktail reception on the true meaning of patriotism and its importance for the United States with Eric Liu.

Copies of The True Patriot will be sold at this event.

For more information on this book, please click here.

Participants

• Eric Liu
  Fellow, New America Foundation
  Author, The True Patriot

• Steve Coll (Introductory Remarks)
  President
  New America Foundation