Report shows New Hampshire is 9th most patriotic state

With the Fourth of July approaching the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2022's Most Patriotic States in America.

To determine where Americans have the most red, white and blue pride, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 13 key indicators of patriotism. Our data set ranges from the state's military enlistees and veterans to the share of adults who voted in the 2020 presidential election to AmeriCorps volunteers per capita. Below are some additional highlights from the report.

Patriotism in New Hampshire (1=Most Patriotic; 25=Avg.):

• 7^th - Peace Corps Volunteers per Capita
• 4^th - % of Adults Who Voted in 2020 Presidential Election
• 19^th - Volunteer Rate
• 19^th - Veterans per 1,000 Civilian Adults
• 1^st - U.S. History or Civics Education Requirement
• 13^th - Volunteer Hours per Resident
• 25^th - AmeriCorps Volunteers per Capita

For the full report, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/most-patriotic-states/13680

Expert Commentary

What are the characteristics of a good patriot?

"A good patriot loves his or her country and supports it in the face of challenges. That does not mean unquestioning love, but deep regard that motivates making one's nation the best it can be."
Russ Crawford - Professor, Ohio Northern University

"A patriot is someone who can see the flaw, inequities, and injustices in one's country and do what they can to address and rectify them. A patriot is someone who is committed enough to one's country to want to make it better for everyone, especially those who have had the least access to the benefits or privileges a country promises."
Suzanne M. Chod - Professor, North Central College

What are the best ways for an individual to show patriotism?

"There are many ways for an individual to demonstrate patriotism. The keyword is 'individual.' In the United States, individuals are free to be patriotic in whatever way they want. That could be flying the national flag at their house, serving in the military, voting, and taking part in the political life of the nation, but also includes a multitude of other ways. If one chooses to show patriotism by popping off fireworks on the 4th of July, that is fine. We have had times in our nation's history when patriotism has been defined to require specific actions, but in contemporary America, we have the freedom to choose our own path."
Russ Crawford - Professor, Ohio Northern University

Should we be raising our children as global citizens first or as Americans first?

"We live in an inextricably interconnected world. Whether in your own community in the United States, traveling around the United States, or traveling abroad, cultural competency and appreciation and respect for cultures not one's own should be a priority. One cannot be a good local and national citizen without being a good global citizen; they go hand-in-hand."
Suzanne M. Chod - Professor, North Central College

"There is room for both in our schools. Ideally, younger children should learn American history and civics, and older children should learn about international systems and our place in them."
Russ Crawford - Professor, Ohio Northern University