With Independence Day coming up The Telegraph asked: “What makes you proud to be an American?”

 

Maggie Matson

“I’ve never been un-American so I don’t know.”

 

Arien Buchanan

 
“America is beautiful.”

 

Jordan Glennon

 

 		“Nationality really isn’t that big of a deal & just causes problems.”

 

Dillon Casto

“Americans' willingness to help other nations and to be a leader of the world.”

 

Dan Lustick

 		“The overwhelming sense of tolerance.”