My American Creed

When I think to myself, of ways I can show my driven care as an American, to value my ¨American Creed¨ not only to better myself, but the values of my peers, three words come to my mind are bravery, ambition, and aspiration. These words come to my mind, because, in my opinion they are the core values, that have built America from the ground up. Without these staple elements and the ups and downs of the American foundation, we would be nowhere today. 

    Bravery is about standing up for your beliefs, and those around you. We are brave because we fight for our morals, and will not settle without justice. George Washington exemplified bravery when establishing America during his leadership throughout the Revolutionary War, showing his willingness to defy British power, and his commitment to creating a successful nation, despite all he had to overcome, and the challenges in which he faced. 

   To embody ambition, we can set meaningful goals for oneself and pursue them with a determining passion. Alexander Hamilton exemplified his ambition when establishing America and working hard to fight for a strong central government, his advocacy for his way of a strong working government ensured industrial growth, and a strong pursuit of a well - rounded financial system.

  To give aspiration is to not give up, even in the rockiest of times, to work towards something you value so intensely, and to put yourself in uncomfortable situations if it means you are working towards the right thing. Benjamin Franklin exemplified aspiration when establishing America through his pursuit of knowledge, even if it made individuals question his trust, he showed his commitment towards societal improvement, and his belief in the potential for humane advancements. 
 
¨So what is it that makes me American I ask myself¨? It is my ability to show and embody my own bravery, ambition, and aspiration, even in the hardest of times. These three core values built a nation of freedom, and individuality, which is why it is so important to not only think of how others have used those three important words to make a change, but think of how you can use them to better yourself, and value your American Creed.