The United States of America is not the most populated nation and doesn't own the most land, but its influence is felt throughout the world. To My Brave Countrymen outlines the foundational American political tenets to highlight America's uniqueness in governance. The author celebrates our freedoms, such as the freedom of the press, the right to peaceably assemble, and protection against illegal searches and seizures. He also highlights the Constitution's many provisions that protect us against dictatorships and monarchies. To My Brave Countrymen advances the idea that if the people of our nation are prudent, just, and courageous, then the United States will continue to shine on the world stage. We all must continue to hold deep convictions about faith, hope, and love. To My Brave Countrymen is an impassioned prayer to awaken the American democratic values in the new millennium. For if we do not know from where we have traveled, our current advancement down the path of life will be at best haphazardly.