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A documentary about patriotism from the BBC series "The Why Factor," to mark the centennial of the beginning of World War I. What makes us loyal to a nation? What motivates people to serve their country and make sacrifices for something bigger than ourselves? 

In this documentary, host Mike Williams explores  the power of patriotism through national boundaries and myth-making. 

It features former president and World War II veteran George H.W. Bush on the anniversary of Pearl Harbor, the meaning and impact of the words used in Lincoln's Gettysburg address, and the musician who arranged all 206 national anthems for the Olympics talks about the power of patriotic music.

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A documentary about patriotism from the BBC series "The Why Factor," to mark the centennial of the beginning of World War I. What makes us loyal to a nation? What motivates people to serve their country and make sacrifices for something bigger than ourselves?

The Why Factor: Patriotism

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