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Ross Douthat: The case for a patriotic education in America

There is no escape from hard historical truths, no simple way to raise educated Americans.

A statue of Stephen Douglas stands in front of the east entrance to the Illinois State Capitol, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, in Springfield, Ill. Illinois officials approved Wednesday the removal of the statue of the 19th century senator from Illinois who owned slaves and espoused the notion that each territory should decide whether slavery would be allowed. (Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP)