- Increasing the sense of national unity and patriotism
- Symbolising the nation's willingness to defend its independence and sovereignty
- Boosting the morale and identity of the American people
- Strengthening the sense of nationhood and national pride
- Contributing to the development of the American national character and spirit
- Inspiring the use of patriotic images and symbols in American art, music and literature
- Leading to the creation of the Star Spangled Banner as the national anthem of the United States
- Encouraging the growth of nationalist ideologies and policies in American politics
- Helping to develop a sense of American exceptionalism and manifest destiny
- Enhancing national confidence and pride in American institutions, values, and ideals