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Americans' pride in US history and democracy drops, and fewer are proud to be American, polls find
Summary by Magnolia News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Linley Sanders, Simran Parwani And Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The poll's findings indicate a shift in Americans' perceptions of their country since 2017.
A recent poll has found that Americans' pride in their country has decreased over the past decade. The poll, conducted by AP-NORC, shows a decline in pride for the US on several key attributes. This decline includes pride in the nation's history and democracy, as well as its military and political influence.
The poll's findings indicate a shift in Americans' perceptions of their country since 2017. For more information on the poll's results, readers in Magnolia , TX, can refer to the original source for further details on the decline in American pride and its implications.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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