Changes in National Pride in Response to Sept. 11
National Opinion Research Center
I would rather be a citizen of America than any other country.
National Tragedy Study (post Sept. 11, 2001): 97.4
General Social Survey (1996): 90.4
Generally, America is a better country than most other countries. (Agree)
National Tragedy Study (post Sept. 11, 2001): 85.3
General Social Survey (1996): 80.2
The world would be a better place if foreigners were more like Americans. (Agree)
National Tragedy Study (post Sept. 11, 2001): 49.3
General Social Survey (1996): 38.2
People should support their country even if the country is in the wrong. (Agree)
National Tragedy Study (post Sept. 11, 2001): 32.7
General Social Survey (1996): 30.9
Changes in National Pride in Response to Sept. 11
National Opinion Research Center
"I am very proud of America for..."
Its history
National Tragedy Study (post Sept. 11, 2001): 68.3
General Social Survey (1996): 47.1
America's armed forces
National Tragedy Study (post Sept. 11, 2001): 79.5
General Social Survey (1996): 47.1
Its scientific and technological achievements
National Tragedy Study (post Sept. 11, 2001): 75.0
General Social Survey (1996): 48.6
Its achievements in the arts and literature
National Tragedy Study (post Sept. 11, 2001): 56.4
General Social Survey (1996): 28.2
America's economic achievements
National Tragedy Study (post Sept. 11, 2001): 59.9
General Social Survey (1996): 28.0
The way democracy works
National Tragedy Study (post Sept. 11, 2001): 60.6
General Social Survey (1996): 26.8
Its political influence in the world
National Tragedy Study (post Sept. 11, 2001): 38.7
General Social Survey (1996): 20.2
Its fair and equal treatment of all groups in society
National Tragedy Study (post Sept. 11, 2001): 34.4
General Social Survey (1996): 16.8
Changes in National Pride in Response to Sept. 11
National Opinion Research Center
Percentage of people expressing great confidence in...
Congress
National Tragedy Study (post Sept. 11, 2001): 43.4
General Social Survey (2000): 12.7
Executive Branch of the federal government
National Tragedy Study (post Sept. 11, 2001): 51.5
General Social Survey (2000): 13.5
Organized religion
National Tragedy Study (post Sept. 11, 2001): 47.3
General Social Survey (2000): 27.6
Banks and financial institutions
National Tragedy Study (post Sept. 11, 2001): 44.1
General Social Survey (2000): 29.5
Major companies
National Tragedy Study (post Sept. 11, 2001): 31.7
General Social Survey (2000): 28.4
Military
National Tragedy Study (post Sept. 11, 2001): 77.4
General Social Survey (2000): 39.7
Changes in National Pride in Response to Sept. 11
National Opinion Research Center
Percentage of people who feel others are...
Trustworthy
National Tragedy Study (post Sept. 11, 2001): 41.3
General Social Survey (2000) 35.0
Helpful
National Tragedy Study (post Sept. 11, 2001): 66.9
General Social Survey (2000): 45.7
Fair
National Tragedy Study (post Sept. 11, 2001): 63.2
General Social Survey (2000): 51.6