Samantha Fulks

Americans' pride in US history and democracy has declined over the past decade, with fewer expressing pride in the military, political influence, and historical trajectory. Gallup polling shows 53% of US adults are 'extremely' or 'very' proud to be American, the lowest since 2001, with Democrats and independents showing significant drops compared to Republicans. The decline coincides with political turmoil, the Trump administration, the pandemic, and inflation.

Pride in U.S. history and democracy has declined among Americans over the past decade, with Gallup reporting 53% of U.S. adults as extremely or very proud to be American, the lowest since 2001. AP-NORC polling shows drops in pride for the military, political influence, and history, driven largely by Democrats. The decline coincides with events including the Trump presidency, pandemic, inflation, and recent U.S.-Iran tensions.