Spirit of America

"Spirit of America" is set to music by Randy Travis. The song was written the Saturday after September 11, 2001. The following Monday, FBL staff had the privilege of hearing Randy Travis sing his new song over the phone. This spot, created to address a particular moment in time, shows that America has had challenges throughout its history, but has always stood strong because of its people.

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT

She stands in the face of evil
And will not lose hope or faith
America the land of freedom
Is still the home of the brave

So raise the banner called Ol'Glory
Let us join our fellow man
History will write the story
America will always stand

History will write the story
America will always stand

Determination
Pass It On®
Pass It On®

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This made me tear up. I love american and the proud and amazing people that defend the country through their own determination. God bless the United States

Joe Gambino from Little Italy, New York, May 27, 2025

love your videos bro

will, November 7, 2024

Hermoso en realidad fantástico.

Ricardo from San Diego California, February 14, 2022

so sad

grayson from TX, August 28, 2020

these videos are wonderful

veronica from clevelands, November 3, 2017

This is amazing

Bob from Texas, November 11, 2016

These videos are amazing. Thank you.

Judy from U.S.A., October 30, 2016

That is true New York will stand strong

Alexa from Cheboygan Michigan , August 25, 2016

As a veteran, and educator, I appreciate the depth and significance of this short video. Sometimes we forget to teach our students about the sacrifices that so many made for our freedom. Thank you!

Ana from Texas, August 12, 2016

America is the land of immigrants working together for the common good. God Bless America.

Barbara from California, August 6, 2016

In honor of our fallen heroes whom have given us the right to pursue life liberty and happiness

ken, May 29, 2016

America well always stand and have FREEDOM!

Diego, September 10, 2015

WOW SO GREAT NICE VOICE

Anonymous, September 1, 2015

Love it...

NULL from NULL, September 25, 2014

i like this video.

colton miller from culver in, September 8, 2014

suggest edit: America has had challenges throughout its history, but has always stood strong because of its *principles.* like Liberty. The heart of it all :-) you guys rock. keep it up!

Michael Sullivan from United States, June 28, 2014

Very good video! Is a very true video. I'm proud to be an American, and God bless America

Cody Redford from South Carolina, June 2, 2014

so sad I listend to this in school today.

khaya from ohio, April 21, 2014

Awesome How do you change the world you live in one random act of kindness to someone each day.

Ron Massey from Quincy Wa, February 11, 2014

MURICA MAKES ME FEEL THINGS

Andrea from New York, November 7, 2013

omg i am watching this at school right now and im crying this is try america we stand stay strong and have a little faith

audrey from killen/tx, October 18, 2013

OMG, so true. "America will always stand".

Edina from Texas, October 18, 2013

i dont usully listen to this kind off music but i will listen to this all day

tatyanna from killeen/tx, October 18, 2013

i like this song

Daniel from TX, October 1, 2013

What a moving reminder of the essence of the American spirit.

Liz from AL, July 6, 2013

Love all the positive vibes I get from this website.

Adam from Maine, July 5, 2013

Just heard this, and it is amazing. Randy Travis is great for such a heart touching song

Linda from Wisconsin, June 2, 2013

This is the first time I've heard this song and Randy does a beautiful job. The Boston Marathon bombings has just taken place in the past few weeks so the song is very relevant and brings tears to my face.

Paula from Baldwin Park,Ca, May 3, 2013

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!

Cheryl from Hamlin NY, April 28, 2013

I could listen to this all day! Randy Travis' voice melts me. USA!!!

Karen from Iowa, April 12, 2013

Wow, I love this. May I and how can I put this on Face Book? The world needs to see and hear this. God Bless

Barbara from Michigan, April 8, 2013

What a terrific song about a terrific subject. Patriotism is alive and well, and it starts with me. God Bless America.

David W. Moreno from Alliance, Ohio, April 5, 2013

Soooo cute (:

Ozzy from Nc, March 27, 2013

Wonderful! Don't remember seeing it before.

Jane from Phoenix, March 14, 2013

Love this commercial.. Wish I could download it and save it to my computer..Makes me cry everytime I hear it.

Shirley from Ocala, Fl, February 3, 2013

This song by Randy Travis gave me chilly bumps and just about brought me to emotional tears. Love it and even put it on my Ipod.

Dais Dziuban from Scottsdale, AZ, January 21, 2013

What and awesome and beautiful song combined with a great video.

sharon bedell from Utah, January 14, 2013

I happen to hear Randy Travis'voice while I was in the other room. What a beautiful commercial and he is just the best choice to present it. I just found this site and am so please to take my time to enjoy every bit of it!! God Bless!

Rennae C from Upstate New York, January 14, 2013

Best reminder of what America stands for... Freedom and the right to practice your love for your country.

ardis from michigan, January 6, 2013

Thank you for this commercial!

Bart from Michigan, January 5, 2013

Best commercial I have seen!

richelle from idaho, December 22, 2012

First saw Spirit Of America during commercial breaks of the Air Force-Nevada football game in October, 2012 and a chill ran up my spine. Watched it later on Values.com and tears flowed. Magnificent!

Tommie Sawyer from Fort Worth, TX, October 27, 2012

LOVE IT, HEART WARMING!

sharon from IND., September 1, 2012

I love this song, it just reminds me of 911 and the song that makes us strong. I like the part where it says we'll always be free america...

don from salem , April 11, 2012

thank you values.com for supporting clean movies for families to watch, i now have the pixl channel and watch that the majority of the time and thank you for the beautiful song america by randy travis, it makes me cry everytime i hear it and remember how our america was once united in values and morals, brings back wonderful memories of the america i knew and loved

shirley darlene hancock from nixa, missouri, January 18, 2012

Spirit of America is my favorite. I do not care what I am doing I stop to watch. I think it is beautiful and never get tired of watching it. Thank you. It is what I feel.

Bette from Duluth, January 11, 2012

just watched your video on Ch 5 this am 10/17/11- they ran it a couple of times! Very Good!

RT from Colorado, October 17, 2011

Saw this beautiful video today.. Love the spirit of America!

barb lewis from Katy TX, September 17, 2011

This song and video should touch the heart and soul of all those concerned about our country. Never have I seen our nation so fractured. Never in my life has our country come so close to the brink yet when I watch this video I am reminded of what makes America so wonderful..... We the people, the people who get up every day and help someone or provide for their families, we the people who do something for this country not sit around and wait for assistance. GOD BLESS AMERICA THE LAND I LOVE.

Ben Routh from Asheboro North Carolina, August 20, 2011

WHEN I HEAR ONE OF YOUR COMMERCIALS, I STOP WHATEVER I'M DOING... RUN TO THE TV AND TURN UP THE VOLUME...YOUR PROMOTING US, "THE PEOPLE" THANKS!

Gdel from Lake Powell, AZ, August 5, 2011

Bless America again

Gary Lee Langston from Silver Springs, Florida , June 24, 2011

A moving commercial clip! Excellently done by Randy Travis! So true after "9/11", but also even more appropriate today as we approach the 4th of July! Our great country needs more "patriotic" reminders such as this commercial. Thanks values.com!!!

Jim from Boise, Idaho, June 4, 2011

Every single one of your segments has such a strong message for all of us. It would be nice if we were to see them more often on t.v. If we all make these values a priority and practice them on our daily life the world would be in a much better spot! Thanks for the reminder and it is never too late! I have passed the link to other educators in an effort to start implementing these messages on our daily lessons for all our children in schools.

Claudia from Oregon, March 16, 2011

I just watched every one of your spots. It started out of curiousity. Then, a professor assigned a response discussion about commercials, persuasion and marketing. Thanks to your organization, I have regained my hope for a better world, one person at a time. I don't know about persuasion, but INSPIRATION - PASS IT ON.

Vicki J. from Citrus Heights, CA, January 28, 2011

I just watched every video here. I BELIEVE in a better America. I have 7 month old twins. I want better for them in their years of growing up and I believe you have made it possible.

April from Arizona, January 16, 2011

As I watch the tragedy is Tuscon unfold, I sit and read the personal attacks by people online, blaming our political environment. I posted this commercial to remind people of the strength of our nation and our need to be "one nation."

Michael K from Michigan, January 9, 2011

These clips are amazing.

Megan M. from Fairborn, OH, December 27, 2010

I love all your commercials and when they come on whether I've seen them or not, I stop and watch. I always feel better afterward.

Michael D. from Flagstaff, AZ, November 26, 2010

May your prayers continue to be answered. God Bless

Joe M from Palacios, Tx, November 12, 2010

Thank you to all of our Veteran's and their Families.Especially those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom.

John I from Oceanside California, November 12, 2010

I'm finding that "unity" is an important value to our family. Thank you for inspiring hope during a tough time in my life.

Phyllis L. from sacramento, ca , September 16, 2010

Thank you for producing these short videos. I have just finished watching each one and have discovered that I am able to use all of them in my high school classes! We will watch them and discuss them and sometimes write about them. What moving lessons they are. Thank you so much.

June R. from Oklahoma, September 4, 2010

I have seen these commercials on Fox News and finally took the time to check out your website. I am so glad I did. I love the positivity! (is that a word?) Thank you for inspiring me to be better.

Sue T from Blaine, MN, August 26, 2010

Thanks for the positive in a negative world and the lessons on humanity. Very inspiring and fun to watch and listen to.

Lanette, H from Gilbert, AZ, August 25, 2010

You guys have THE GREATEST COMMERCIALS ever! Such inspiration...Keep up the good work, and God bless you!

donna p from staten island ny, August 9, 2010

I just watched all of the videos. I love every one of them and am so glad to see something positive instead of all the negativity always on TV and the news. Thank you for a wonderful website.

Sally L. from Massillon, OH, August 2, 2010

I just saw your video and like others I cried. I would see the towers every day walking down my street. I also admire that some people feel its important we see the true cost off the war, and with the flagged coffin pictures we got to see how expensive it really is. Bless you for your courage to show them.

William F from Brooklyn, NY, June 4, 2010

My granddaughter mentioned this site, so I was going to just check it out. couldn't stop til I had looked at all of them, some brought laughter and some tears but all a positive hope and renewed faith in our country and it's people and a true thankfulness for those who protect our freedom and liberty - we can help by trying to live up to the standards you are portraying - thank you for the GOOD News!

Stella T. from New Mexico, June 1, 2010

I just love this...what a great reminder we need to be vigilant to protect our great country and people. There is so much possibility in the people in America...God shed his grace on thee...

Mary M from San Francisco, May 18, 2010

I just saw your cafeteria commercial on TV, and at the end, my mouth dropped open. The best commercial I have ever seen! I'm a marketing major, so out of curiosity on what you were selling, I checked out your website. To my surprise, you aren't selling anything! Marketing values? SWEET! Love your site and what you are doing! I wish I could work for you!

Hannah W. from San Jose, CA, May 10, 2010

These are the only "commercials" I will watch every time, beginning to end. They are the only ones "selling" anything worthwhile! Meaningful, truly American at heart. God bless America and those protecting her today, and in the past.

Tim H. from Fayetteville, Tennessee, May 2, 2010

MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!

MOGOLLAN from New York, U.S.A., April 27, 2010

I was extremely proud to air this spot on a TV station I was in charge of programming for back when this came out. Many viewers called in to ask who sang this song. This spot is beautiful.

Mike C from New Jersey, April 2, 2010

I cannot think of a more powerful message to the people of this world. Makes me want to be a better person in life. Thank you.

Giff K. from Irvine, CA, March 8, 2010

Thank you for not just blessing me, but all those fortunate enough to view these messages. KEEP THEM COMING!

Debra G. from Carson City, NV, February 14, 2010

The "spots" are all heart rending, tear raising and beautiful - thank you

Bobby H. from Williamsburg, VA, February 2, 2010

THIS VIDEO ENCOURAGES ENOUGH AND MAKES YOU THINK ABOUT YOUR WAY OF ACTING.

Javi from Spain-Galicia-Coruña, January 28, 2010

This is an inspiration to all Americans and shows us how people risked their lives in hope to make ours better. I hope this video touches others like it touched me. This video truly brought tears to my eyes.

Tnove D. from Pennsylvania, January 14, 2010

Absolutely heart breaking song. Very moving and rough to watch. I lost two close friends in the towers and MANY firefighter friends on that day.

John from New York, December 7, 2009

What great stuff. Brought tears to my eyes and a smile on my face. Watching the whole range on my computer is a great way to inspire every day. Great job. Keep them coming..

Bill from New york, December 2, 2009

These are great examples of living life with the right attitude. Tears were rolling down my face with each clip. Thank You so much.

Lori R. from Las Vegas, NV, November 27, 2009

Absolutely fantastic! I love all of the ones that I have watched and simply love to see them on TV (Fox). Please keep up the good work.

Patsy B. from Marshall, TX, November 24, 2009

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I begin and end my days with a prayer an listening to any one of your spots.

Dolores M from Dallas, November 21, 2009

Thank you Randy Travis. I am a former New Yorker living in California and I hope and pray that there will never be another 9/11. The United States is strong, and with spots like this on tv, the message will be sent loud and clear to those who have forgotten.God bless our military.

Carly B from LA California, November 19, 2009

My favorite one is the clip called Concert because it encourages me to do my very best every day no matter how mean people are at my school.

Nikki W. from Texes, November 6, 2009

We need these messages more than ever right now in our chaotic world. Makes us realize that the good really does trump the bad. Thank you so much, and God bless. Keep it up, please

Jan N. from Arizona, November 1, 2009

This is what we needed the most in our life now days. Many of these values are slowly decaying and gone, replace by vanity and ignorance. I love all the message and you have my support. Thank you for the great message.

Michael J. from Hawaii, October 5, 2009

Words cannot express how beautiful these TV spots are. And how refreshing to "sell" character, integrity, and generosity in an ad instead of dish detergent!

Cindy N. from Haymarket, VA, September 27, 2009

I love this TV spot...it inspired me on 9/11 and it inspires me today!

Jim B. from Livonia, MI, July 1, 2009

I am a teacher. After I saw the one on Character, I told my kids that I wanted them to be that kid in high school! Thank you o much for the inspirations!

Debbie L. from California, June 29, 2009

The TV Spots Have Changed the world... Keep them coming... We are grateful for all of your efforts.

Veronica F. from Los Angeles, CA, June 11, 2009

I burst into tears ...

Taha Z. from Morocco, June 8, 2009

When I saw the twin towers crash down I remember a time when one of my family members died because of that very sad.

Christopher B. from Miami, Fl, May 12, 2009

It's very touching & inspirational to me! Thank you.

Davion R. from Illionis, USA, May 3, 2009

This were great clips they show you a lot about how you can make a better life in this world like being honest and have good manners also be respected and responsibility and also have hope I hope who ever made this clip is blessed and all the other people that follow there manners and respect and hope.

Jose D. from Miami, Florida, March 30, 2009

Thank you! I was crying from fear after my husband's job position was eliminated. The ad with Randy Travis singing gave me hope. We are all in this together.

Alyssa M. from Franklin, TN, December 7, 2008

Wow...I'm sitting here after watching ALL of these TV spots, some I've seen before and some not, with tears in my eyes. Thanks for doing a beautiful job of reminding us all what really counts in this world! Bless you all!

Karen J. from Reno, NV, November 19, 2008

I am so grateful to all who stands in harms way for us. Thank you! And thank you for creating this.

Jacqueline C from Memphis, TN, October 20, 2008

I love this clip. It gives me goose bumps and makes me love this country even more. Thank you troops and everyone who has ever fought for my rights.

Shannon W from Cheyenne, WY, May 11, 2008

This is what being an American is all about. I am proud of everyone who defends my rights to live free. THANK YOU!!

Michelle Z from Gillette,WY, April 15, 2008

I can't put it into words how good I feel, Thank you for your love, US Navy

Michael C. from Perris, California USA, December 1, 2007

This should inspire everybody!

Bailey P. from Colorado USA, October 21, 2007

Amazing. Very touching and heart warming.

Doris C. from California, USA, September 26, 2007

These are the best short segments I have ever seen!!

Bridger A. from Syracuse, Utah USA, July 27, 2007

i like it very much

Deng from China, June 9, 2007

Thanks for these short segments. This world would be so much better off if we all followed these teachings. Thanks!

Anonymous, March 20, 2007

Be sure to watch our other Pass It On® videos.

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HONESTY

Timeout

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Special Athlete

SPORTSMANSHIP

Dear Me

HOPE

Oliver With A Twist

PLEASE AND THANK YOU

Grace VanderWaal

CONFIDENCE

A Better Life

A BETTER LIFE

Sarah Greichen

INCLUSION

Baseball

FRIENDSHIP

You Raise Me Up

INSPIRATION

Umbrella

CARING

Joshua's Heart

LOVE

Most People Are Good

GOODNESS

Never Too Late

LIVE LIFE

Track Coach

BELIEVE

Three Pointer

YOU GOT THIS

Old Friends

FRIENDSHIP

Biker

GRATITUDE

Crosswalk

GOOD MANNERS

Ballet

CONFIDENCE

Let Em In

CARING

Everyday Heroes

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Remember When

APPRECIATION

My Life in Sports

APPRECIATION

Haircut

BEING THERE

Cafeteria

REACHING OUT

Purse

HONESTY

My Wish

PARENTING

Basketball

SPORTSMANSHIP

Nate Staniforth, Magician

WONDER

Good Stuff

COMMITMENT

Get Along

GET ALONG

Road Rage

GOOD EXAMPLES

Mallory Weggemann

RESILIENCE

I Believe

BELIEVE

Spread the Love

LOVE

Humble and Kind

KINDNESS

Train

LOVE

Open Door

KINDNESS

We Shall Be Free

DO YOUR PART

Imagine

IMAGINE

Hockey

LOVE

College

GRATITUDE

Already There

BEING THERE

Packages

COURTESY

Guitar Hero

LIVE YOUR DREAMS

Wet Cement

PATIENCE

Homer

LOYALTY

Home

FAMILY

Just Say Hi

REACHING OUT

Life's A Dance

LEARN AS YOU GO

Hope

HOPE

Soccer

OPPORTUNITY

Be A Light

BE A LIGHT

Truck Stop

RIGHT CHOICES

Holding The Light

TEACHING BY EXAMPLE

Everything I Do

CARING

Jen Bricker

STRENGTH

I Hope You Dance

LIVE LIFE

Apple Stand

CARING

Change the World

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Generosity

GENEROSITY

Annie's Song

OUR BEAUTIFUL WORLD

Locker

CHARACTER

Veteran

THANK YOU

The Wall

HARD WORK

Dishes

LISTENING

The Greatest

OPTIMISM

Neighbors

PATIENCE

Loyalty

LOYALTY

Piñata

SHARING

You Can Let Go

LOVE

Better Together

BETTER TOGETHER

America

CARING

Gratitude

GRATITUDE

Top Shelf

HELPING OTHERS

Kindness

KINDNESS

Power of the Dream

LIVE YOUR DREAMS

Love

LOVE

Reach

INTEGRITY

Faith In You

DEVOTION

Homecoming Queen

TRUE BEAUTY

Peer Pressure

CHARACTER

Hall of Fame

ACHIEVEMENT

I Will Always Love You

LOVE