American Pride Reaches Record Low

Only 63 percent of U.S. adults reported being either “very proud” or “extremely proud” to be an American according to a new Gallup poll released Monday, marking a new low point in American pride since the pollster began surveying the question in 2001.

Monday’s figures show a sharp seven point decline since last year where only 70 percent said they were either “very proud” or “extremely proud” of their American heritage, the largest single year decrease recorded.

This year, 15 percent said they were “moderately proud,” 12 percent claimed they were “only a little proud,” and 9 percent reported being “not at all proud.”

According to Gallup, patriotic pride among white adults dropped below 50 percent for the first time, where 49 percent said they were extremely proud to be American compared to just 24 percent of nonwhite people. (Read more from “American Pride Reaches Record Low” HERE)

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