American Spirit
197 pieces tagged “American Spirit”, newest first.
Dolly Parton Donates $200,000 to Volunteer Fire Departments
She "released funds to help the families who suddenly found themselves homeless."
Police Officers Catch Kids Dropped From Burning Building
Body cam footage captured the officers in Iowa doing everything they could.
95-Year-Old WWII Vet to Run Across U.S. for Second Time
"I was running three days a week, but it's the same old thing," he said. "And I just got a little bored."
Coach Surprises Students After Deployment to Afghanistan
"A Utah man who recently returned from a deployment in Afghanistan had a wonderful surprise."
Native American Tribe Pays for Funerals of Alabama Tornado Victims
"[The tribe] said, 'Tell us what it would take to cover all of it."
Nine Young Adults Explain Why They're Conservative
The Daily Signal interviewed CPAC attendees to learn the story behind their political views.
Arkansas Teen Saves Money to Buy Friend Electric Wheelchair
Tanner said it took him over two years of a part-time job to save up. He said he'd do it all over again.
Cop Plays With Kids to Dispel Their Fears
Officer Fleming said he hopes for real change in police and community relations.
Cop Has Convinced 200 People Not to Jump Off Golden Gate
As part of his job, this California Highway Patrol Officer talks to suicidal people.
Kids Shovel Driveway for a Newly Widowed Woman
They chose this particular driveway because their neighbor lost her husband just before Christmas.
Powerlifter Lifts 2-Ton SUV Off Man Trapped Underneath
"I just lifted and started pushing the vehicle as hard as I could."
Gary Sinise Receives All-Star Thanks for Dedicating His Career to Vets
Celebrates and veterans offer a heartfelt thanks to Sinise for charity work.
Boys Recite Pledge of Allegiance Next to NC Fire Dept. Flag
A photo of two young boys who stopped to recite the Pledge has gone viral.
Dispatcher Takes Her Dad's Final PD Sign Off Call
Chattanooga Police Lt. Austin Garrett retired after 25 years. His daughter is the dispatcher.
'Compton Cowboys' Use Rescue Horses to Get At-Risk Youth Off Streets
A band of locals find peace and community by riding horses through Compton, California.
Good Samaritan With Gun Stops Road-Rage Incident
Dangerous incident with man clinging to hood of car driving at 70 MPH is brought to a peaceful end.
Thousands Attend 'Unaccompanied' Air Force Vet's Funeral
"We are overwhelmed at all this love and support. We do NOT leave Veterans behind."
Locals Helping Border Agents Survive the Shutdown
As shutdown drags on private citizens are making sure their local Border Patrol agents are provided for.
NJ Officer Wears Badge Number of Cop Who Saved His Life 30 Years Ago
A now retired police officer, performed CPR on the then-14-month-old Tejera when he stopped breathing in May 1989.
WWII Veteran Receives Over 50,000 Birthday Cards
Birthday cards and notes thanking Sherman for his service have come from all 50 U.S. states and 10 countries.