patriotic rallies
National pride assemblies
Patriotic rallies are public gatherings organized to celebrate or affirm national identity, often featuring flags, anthems, and speeches praising the country.
They range from genuine civic celebrations to politically charged events where patriotism becomes a vehicle for particular agendas: The candidate held patriotic rallies across swing states.
The term can carry skeptical undertones when the patriotism on display seems performative or exclusionary.
- American flagNational emblem, starred banner
- flagCloth symbol or signal
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
- heritageInherited cultural legacy
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- WWII Homefrontwar bonds, victory gardens, war effort, ration books, scrap drives
- patriotismnational anthem, national flags, love of country, flag waving, national symbols
patriotic ralliesanti-government protests
Mass opposition to authorities
protest marches · anti-war protests · resistance movements · insurrection
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