American Pride Has Hit An All-Time Low, A Poll Finds

(CNN) — American patriotism is dwindling.
The numbers, from a new Gallup poll, are the lowest since the polling organization began gauging patriotic fervor this way in 2001.
The numbers have been falling for much of the 21st century, and are down even from last year. In 2018, 47% felt “extremely proud,” while this year 45% are saying the same thing.
Since 9/11, American pride has trended downward
In 2001, just before the September 11 attacks, Gallup captured 87% as feeling &ldq