American Pride Is Out Here, Hiding in Plain Sight
Salena Zito
Posted: Jul 12, 2022 12:01 AM
WEST NEWTON, Pennsylvania -- As the sun dipped below the horizon of the Laurel Mountains off in the distance of the Evergreen Drive-In Theater, families with children were spread out on their sleeping blankets in front of their cars. A cluster of couples were sitting in folding chairs, enjoying each other's company.
Then, they all stood and placed their hands over their hearts. They joined together in singing the national anthem as it was played across all three screens.
They remained standing and sang along with the images on the screen to Lee Greenwood's "Proud to be an American" immediately after that. Seasoned attendees can always tell who the newbies are to the experience -- they're the ones moved to tears and wonder on their faces.
It is a scene repeated over and over again seven days a week before each movie; I have been hard-pressed to find anyone, young or old, who refuses to participate. When the music starts, everyone immediately stands up and sings. It is and remains a truly remarkable and moving experience for anyone who consumes the news or social media on a regular basis.
Equally rare is a night, any night, when the Evergreen Drive-In isn't packed. There are often several dozen cars waiting in line at dusk, hoping there will be enough room for their family or their group of friends to attend this night's showing.
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