Texas Congressman Wesley Hunt (R-TX) has reintroduced a resolution in the United States Congress calling for the month of July to be officially recognized as "American Pride Month." The proposal, made on Tuesday, seeks to elevate the nation's founding principles, historical achievements, and patriotic spirit throughout the entire month, which also encompasses Independence Day.
The resolution not only aims to honor the nation's historical figures, from founding fathers like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson to civil rights icons such as Rosa Parks and the Buffalo Soldiers but also to reaffirm the values that have shaped the United States since its inception. Hunt's initiative is a response to what he perceives as growing cultural divisions and a shift in national messaging that caters to a minority, often at the expense of broader patriotic sentiment. He emphasizes the importance of instilling a sense of civic pride and historical knowledge, citing a need to teach American history that is not influenced by what is in vogue but what is significant.
Hunt's push includes a request for President Donald Trump to issue a national proclamation in support of the American Pride Month designation. In a statement, Hunt praised President Trump's understanding of patriotism's value and its transmission to future generations. The congressman first introduced this resolution in 2023, following a grassroots campaign that started in 2022, which has since garnered increasing national attention.
The call to establish an American Pride Month is positioned as a counter-narrative to June's Pride Month, which Hunt suggests has been co-opted by corporate and left-wing ideologies. He argues that July, the month marking the country's founding, should receive equivalent if not greater recognition to honor American heritage.
As part of this renewed effort, Hunt plans to release a patriotic video daily throughout July on social media, starting with a preview shared exclusively with Breitbart on July 1. His campaign comes at a time when American pride, according to Gallup, is at a historic low, particularly among Democrats and younger demographics, while remaining high among Republicans. Hunt's resolution is a direct attempt to combat this trend and to encourage a renaissance of patriotism across the nation.
Hunt's initiative is as much a celebration as it is a call to action for Americans to engage with their history and national identity more deeply, not just on the Fourth of July but throughout the entire month. He envisions July as a time to reflect on the nation's exceptionalism and to foster a sense of unity under the banner of American pride.
