The American Creed

My American creed is the idea of freedom, and prosperity, even if it causes conflict.

By Jenna from Bay High School in Ohio

My American Creed is the idea of freedom, and opportunities, even if it causes conflict. America has always seen as the land of opportunity. The land where people can achieve anything they put their mind to. We also have the freedom to take that for granted. We have the freedom to speak up for what we believe in, and the freedom to disagree with our leaders. America is in a constant state of division. to most, that is a bad thing, but to me that statement expresses how blessed we are to be free. 

For hundreds of years, immigrants have been moving to the United states to try and live out their "American Dream." To everyone, the definition of "American Dream" is different. It could mean living a life of prosperity, and wealth, or it can be living a simple life filled with happiness, and loved ones. With hard work, and dedication, i believe that it is possible for anyone to live out their "American Dream" in the United States. We have to thank our veterans for our freedom that we enjoy today. Our government doesn't control us, and we have the freedom to live any life that we choose. Our citizens are filled with optimism, and ambition. They do everything they can to live their American Dream so that they, and their families will succeed. "We the People" are the reason why America is the country it is today. 

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My American Creed

What American Creed means to Me:

American Creed in Community

I believe that one of the core values of being an American citizen is serving your community and others around you. Putting in time and effort to help your community is one of the most important things we can do to help our nation prosper.

My "Faith"

Mutual aid, community and education are all my American Ideals. America is an incredibly flawed nation. My faith for my country is based on care for others, the government won't take care of its citizens, we have to take care of each other

My American Creed

In this watercolor painting I represented America through the flag and qualities that make a good American citizen through colors. Red for respect, white for equality, blue for trust, dark blue for integrity, green for honesty, and pink for care.

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My American Creed

The first amendment is essential in building a better nation for future generations.

Requiem for the American Creed

A Poem about some of the flaws in America, with some chunks of good in it.

The Future We Define

The American Creed is fundamentally the future that we define for ourselves.

Taking action

The American Creed is taking action to make a difference.

My American Creed - Poem

This poem depicts a few essential aspects of my American Creed, the American will to go on and fight, the charitable nature of the nation, the freedom of the American people, and the land of opportunities that is the United States.

Ending Generational Trauma

Even though she was given nothing in the foster care system, my mom fought to better her future and the future of her family. This is the what the American dream is all about.

Harrisons Creed

My American creed is that you can do anything you want through hard work.

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The Virtues of America.

What is Your American Creed

American Creed means many things to many different people is, but over all I think most Americans can agree on that It is about hope and improvement

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The Melting Pot

How do diverse Americans understand the American creed? While every American has their own unique set of goals they want to reach, underneath that; every American has a similar creed to work towards success.

Being Kind

How else can we express our Creeds?

Honor and Integrity

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James Chilton - My American Creed

The founding fathers have created a system that allows Americans to use the specifics of the 1st Amendment to express their creed.

The False Promise

A stream of consciousness essay about my opinion of america and american politics.

American Creed Project

How do words, symbols, or rituals express the American creed? This is a short, 5 minute observing Memorial Day and the reasons why Memorial Day expresses the American Creed.

How Family History Connects to My American Creed

The Stories of how my family's achievement have helped to get me where I am today.

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My American Dream

My American Creed consists of a caring community who contributes to society, hard-working people with lots of energy who care about bettering themselves and America, a place where everyone is welcome, and a successful powerful country.

Being Kind

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My American Creed showcases how Americans are united by their characteristics, including their ambition and drive, their uniqueness, their acceptance of others, and their possession of kindness.

Harrisons Creed

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A poem describing what the American Creed means to me.

The Evolution of the American Dream (My American Creed)

The American Dream is an ideal that has shaped the United States throughout history. While many people believe that it is dying, I believe that, maybe it is just changing. Maybe the American Dream doesn't have to be the same for everyone.

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My American Creed

In this watercolor painting I represented America through the flag and qualities that make a good American citizen through colors. Red for respect, white for equality, blue for trust, dark blue for integrity, green for honesty, and pink for care.

My American Creed

There are many different ways people can express their American Creed and improve the community and bond in the US.

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The Language Of Music

This is a video about how music is a ritual which expresses the American Creed.

Patriotism in our Country

My piece is about how I believe the most patriotic thing you can do is recognize the problems with your country and try to fix them.

What America Means to Me

My piece is simply about how my relatives of the past struggled in their home land and moved to America despite all the difficulties and dangers they faced. They saw America as a land of opportunity and freedom and I wrote this piece to honor them and spread their story.

American Individuals

How American individualism sets us apart from other nations. For better or for worse.

America Is

America is many things. Some of which are good, and some are not. This piece elaborates on a few of the words that represent America from all perspectives.

American Creed Project

How my family and community has shaped my understanding of what it means to be an American

The American Creed

Everyone is here for freedom.

The Freedom of an American

Mountain biking in Lake Forest for Good Dirt to help people in Rwanda have bikes. My grit and determination allows me to finish the 25 mile ride. Thanks to living in America, I am able to afford a nice bike, eat all sorts of food, and help others.

Past to Present

My piece is a response to the second invitation, "How does your family & community history connect to your American creed?" After research and deep self-reflection, I have determined what my own American Creed is. It revolves around American principles and my family.

The Creed

My piece is about many different topics about the American Creed. First, I talk about the history and how the American Creed was created. Then, I talk about American. Finally, I state my personal opinion about America and how I feel about being an American.

What Makes Me An American

What makes me and millions of other people Americans. That would be our American Creed everyone has it, but not everyone knows what it's about. So come find out My American Creed.

A Diverse Perspective on the American Creed

Analysis of the American Creed from the eyes of diverse Americans, and how they involve the American Creed within their lives.

American Creed Project

My Prezi is about how you can express your American Creed through actions.

How is American Creed defined by its members?

A narrative of how my immigrant mother overcame hardships to become American, relating to Gone with the Wind and the Great Gatsby, defining what American Creed is, defined by those whom belong to it.

Strive To Succeed

We should all follow our own American Creed. How all the immigration statuses are breaking everyone apart. We should all just be united and keep striving to get a better life than we already have.

Action & Expression

A poem inspired by the American Creed.

American Creed vs American Dream

In my essay I talk about the American creed and how it relates to the American dream. I compare and contrast the actual definition of the two historical terms.

American Creed Essay

I will be explaining what it means to be an American.

How Diverse Americans Understand the American Creed

Different cultures, although having different ideologies, interpret the American Creed as the right to pursue the American Dream. This allows a stronger communal bond to be formed within America, as we all are striving to achieve the same goals.

What is Your American Creed

My American Creed is based on acceptance, integrity, diversity, and perseverance.

How Do You Express Your American Creed?

My text is about how my family and I have expressed our American creeds together. It talks about what it is and means to be an American and the rights that you are given.

Aspiration for Education

Despite having many responsibilities as the first of his family in the United States, my grandfather was able overcome many obstacles to obtain higher education and have a successful career in the U.S. military.

How I Feel Freedom Came To Be.

This timeline describes people in the past that I believe have had a big impact on what freedom is seen as today.

How does your family & community history connect to your American creed?

My piece is about how my family is connects to my American Creed. In this instance I wrote a photo story explaining how it does. I write about the journey my parents took from Afghanistan to Russia to The United States.

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