The National Poem Project
The American Spirit is Alive and Well
The poem "The American Spirit" is a gift to all Americans. Written by Houston
businessman Harry Turner shortly after September 11, 2001, this inspirational 33-
line poem honors what's good and lasting about the United States of America.
The Goal: Make "The American Spirit" Our National Poem
A True American's Dream
"My dream is that one day 'The American Spirit' will be on view across America in
our schools, libraries, businesses, government buildings and military bases so
that all Americans, natives and transplants alike, will be inspired and encouraged
by its words," says author Harry Turner. "I receive no compensation for the poem.
The greatest reward will be knowing that every time they read the poem or hear it
recited, freedom-loving people will be motivated to stand strong against any
challenge and strive to accomplish something beyond themselves. That is the
message of 'The American Spirit' for every generation."
About the Author How You Can Help Read & Hear the Poem
The poem "The American Spirit" is a gift to all Americans. Written by Houston
businessman Harry Turner shortly after September 11, 2001, this inspirational 33-
line poem honors what's good and lasting about the United States of America.
The Goal: Make "The American Spirit" Our National Poem
 | "The American Spirit" was awarded the prestigious George Washington | |
| Medal of Honor by the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge in 2005. | ||
| In 2007 "The American Spirit Monument" was installed and dedicated on | |
| the Freedoms Foundation campus in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. | ||
| The next step of the poem's journey will take it to Washington, D.C. to be | |
| adopted as the National Poem for America. The success of the National Poem Project depends on you. You can help by contacting your legislators and by spreading the word about the National Poem Project. Learn more |
A True American's Dream
"My dream is that one day 'The American Spirit' will be on view across America in
our schools, libraries, businesses, government buildings and military bases so
that all Americans, natives and transplants alike, will be inspired and encouraged
by its words," says author Harry Turner. "I receive no compensation for the poem.
The greatest reward will be knowing that every time they read the poem or hear it
recited, freedom-loving people will be motivated to stand strong against any
challenge and strive to accomplish something beyond themselves. That is the
message of 'The American Spirit' for every generation."
About the Author How You Can Help Read & Hear the Poem
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Help us celebrate
the American Spirit -
not just on Memorial
Day, Flag Day,
Independence Day,
9/11 and Veterans
Day - but every day.
the American Spirit -
not just on Memorial
Day, Flag Day,
Independence Day,
9/11 and Veterans
Day - but every day.