Looking to History and Recent Events, German Leaders Defend Democracy and Pluralism On a date freighted with historic meaning, Germany’s president calls for “an enlightened patriotism,” or national pride without bigotry. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Thai Man Will Serve Up to 5 Years for Attacking U.S. TouristPhilippine Mayor Accused of Drug Links by Duterte Is Killed by PoliceOp-Ed Contributor: Seeing What the Wildfires Took, and What They Left BehindThe Saturday Profile: Once a Would-Be Suicide Bomber, Now a Fighter for PeaceDespite Brexit, Nissan Will Build New Car Model in BritainWhat in the World: Brazil’s Mythical ‘Super-Chicken’: What, Exactly, Is a Chester?