Hard times brought out the best in Americans this July 4th . Then , the Boston Marathon bombing brought the country to a standstill , followed by a spate of natural disasters and leading into a summer wracked with unsettling details about government spying . Here are 10 stories that might make you feel a little prouder to be an Americans this year . Share your moments of American pride with us on CNN .
Hard times brought out the best in Americans this July 4th . Here are 10 stories that might make you feel a little prouder to be an Americans this year . Share your moments of American pride with us on CNN .