Hello, Elegant Ones!
It’s hard to imagine that the summer is in full swing. It’s been extremely hot in most of the country, yet snowing in other parts. I pray that you are staying safe wherever you are in the world.
During the summer, we celebrate three holidays that honor American freedom: Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day. Freedom is the foundation of our country and was achieved and maintained by Americans who accomplished extraordinary things in the face of adversity.
Something To Stand For is a new film by one of America’s favorite storytellers, Mike Rowe, who examines that freedom thanks to everyday heroes. Join Rowe as he takes an epic journey to the heart of Washington, DC. Drawing from his popular podcast “The Way I Heard It,” you will step on the frontlines of the American Revolution, World War II, the Civil Rights movement, and more.
Something To Stand For explores the stories of American heroes who risked everything to build this great country. Some of the heroes are ones that you know about. However, the stories that Rowe shares about them are probably ones you have not heard of before. The stories will make you proud of America and give you something to stand for. Please note that the story of one prominent figure involves bulls becoming steers. That’s all I will say. However, no animals were harmed while making this movie.
Watch the official trailer here:
– Gary Sinise, Actor and founder of the Gary Sinise Foundation
Giveaway
In conjunction with the release of Something To Stand For, we are offering our readers an opportunity to win a $10 Amazon Gift Card.
To enter the giveaway, please comment below on an American hero that you admire. One comment will be selected randomly, and that person will receive the gift card.
The giveaway runs until Thursday, July 4, 2024, at 11:59 pm, and the winner will be announced on Friday, July 5, 2024.
The giveaway is limited to United States residents. We will submit the winner’s email address to our marketing team, who will send the gift card at a later date.
Disclosure:
Many thanks to the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) for allowing us to preview Mike Rowe’s new movie and offering this giveaway. Our opinions of the movie are 100% our own.
I admire Helen Keller because the was the first deaf-blind person to graduate from college.
*typo* SHE
Understand. 🙂
I saw a story a few years ago about Helen Keller and she wouldn’t let anything stop her. An inspiring woman.
I admire John Kennedy
I would like to read a John F. Kennedy biography.I have heard so many stories about his presidency, his wife, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, his children, his personal life, and his family.
I admire Harriet Tubman because she had the courage to escape from slavery and then lead other slaves to freedom. She believed that all people should be free and treated equally.
I also admire Harriet Tubman. Freedom. Underground railroad. The National Women’s History museum has a brief overview of her life.
https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/harriet-tubman
I admire Amelia Earhart.
Amelia Earhart a true trailblazer.
I admire Martin Luther King for promoting peace
I admire Martin Luther King’s integrity.
Ryan White and his mother Jeanne are American Heroes I always think of. An innocent child with hemophilia, who died of AIDS because of contaminated blood from a blood transfusion. He was 13 when he was diagnosed and died 1 month before his high school graduation. He faced AIDS-related discrimination and his mother fought for his right to attend school. Jeanne was a loving mother who lived knowing her child was going to die. I applaud all mothers who can face that future. Congress passed the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act in August 1990.
Yes, Ryan White and his mother true heroes. Perseverance, strength, determination.A mother fighting for her son.
I admire Louis Zamperini because of his perseverance, strength and fortitude. I love how he became a Christian and spread the gospel to others.
I have to learn more about Louis Zamperini. Thank you for entering the giveaway.
I admire Amelia Earhart because she was ahead of her time. Her determination and the records she set has always astonished me.
I recently saw a short story about Amelia Earhart and she a confident and bold woman. A true trailblazer.Thank you for entering the giveaway.
I admire Martin Luther King who fought for equal rights through non-violence.
I admire Martin Luther King’s integrity. Thank you for entering the giveaway.
I admire Matin Luther King.
I admire Martin Luther King’s integrity.Thank you for entering giveaway.
I admire my late husband, SSG Gene Vance Jr., a Farsi linguist who was the first National Guard soldier killed in armed combat in the war in Afghanistan in 2002.
Lisa, I truly am sorry for the loss of your husband.Continued peace to be over you and your family. Your husband defines a true American hero.
I admire the 442 “Go for Broke” regimental combat team of Japanese Americans who fought in WWII despite many of their families being forced into internment camps. These young men were true citizens despite the unfair treatment they received.
I am interested in learning more about the 442 “Go for Broke” regimental combat team. Honor for their service. Thank you for entering the giveaway.
My hero is my Grandad Bill who fought in WWII
That’s awesome. Thank you for entering the giveaway.