Celebrating Our First Anniversary       

          Since publishing our first article one year ago this week, What Makes US Great has slowly and steadily built up a loyal readership from all over the world.  It has been gratifying to learn how many of us cherish the constitution and the principles that our great country was founded upon and to know the tremendous number of us who share the same belief in capitalism, a strong military, traditional family values, and the Judeo-Christian ethic.  It has also been an inspiration to see how many people around the globe are interested in learning more about what makes the United States the great country that it is and who aspire to the same high standards as conservative Americans. 

          This past year we’ve touched on important issues such as the national debt, the budget deficit, union bullies, and burdensome government regulations.  At the same time we have showcased some of What Makes US Great, including Living Legends from the Golden Age of Hollywood, Richard Nixon and our military heroes, past and present.  In an effort to engage students and young readers, we have featured the Word of the Week, highlighting a useful English word used in one of our articles.  The Word of the Week has become one of our most popular categories, attracting viewers from around the world.  In the coming year we will have many new topics to discuss, in particular the 2012 elections, which many believe will be the most important in the history of our nation. 

          In addition to continuing the quality content that we have provided in the past, our goal for the coming year will be to increase the engagement of our readers through forums and polls.  We would like to encourage you to offer your own views and suggestions in the ‘Comments’ section provided after each article or to contact us directly by email.  As the past year progressed the number of visitors to What Makes US Great has exceeded some important milestones that a successful blog must attain.  We want to thank each of you for your loyal support and encourage you to continue visiting our site.  It is a real pleasure to connect with folks from around the world who share our love for the United States of America!  May God bless you and your family.