“Great American” is used too freely in my opinion. My friend George Shultz passed away on Saturday. He was a very great American. Much has been written chronicling his extraordinary professional life and his many contributions to the country. And, the Hoover...
Posts: The American Spirit
A leader and patriot joins Spirit of America
Greetings, I am delighted to announce Wayne Zinn has joined Spirit of America as Chief of International Operations. Wayne is not new to Spirit of America. He has served on our Advisory Board since 2017. He is an exceptionally talented executive with a lifelong...
Veterans Day, and a note from a US Special Forces soldier
Greetings, I think you’ll like this… a US Special Forces soldier just became a Spirit of America donor. In our online donations, people can leave a comment. We saw this comment come through with a donation: “the speed Spirit of America can operate at is unmatched, and...
General Joe Dunford joins the Spirit of America team
I’m proud to announce General Joe Dunford has joined Spirit of America’s Board of Advisors. General Dunford had a distinguished 42-year career in the US Marine Corps, including serving as Commandant. He retired last year as the 19th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of...
Remembering 9/11, and we’re in this together
Friends, Friday marks the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. We remember those who were killed that day, and those who have served and sacrificed since. Many things have changed since 9/11. The threats to America’s security and way of life have grown and are more...
Burns, Crocker, Feulner, Mattis, Scaparrotti join Spirit of America team
I am honored to announce five new members of Spirit of America’s Board of Advisors. Honorable William Burns is president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Ambassador Burns holds the highest rank in the Foreign Service, career ambassador, and is only...
Update from the field: COVID-19 projects in 23 countries
Greetings, It’s been three months since the coronavirus pushed much of the country into lockdown. America’s men and women remain deployed around the world during this crisis, and Spirit of America has helped them respond to urgent coronavirus-related needs. Working...
Liberty and justice for all
Spirit of America stands for the values and ideals on which America was founded – the ideals articulated so powerfully in our Declaration of Independence, embedded in our Constitution, carved into our Supreme Court, and reflected in our Pledge of Allegiance. We are...
Memorial Day: Remembering the fallen
America - the land of the free and the home of the brave – has come at a great cost over many generations. This Memorial Day weekend, the Spirit of America team and I remember, and express our deep gratitude for, all those who have died in service to our nation. The...