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Past to Present
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Hank, Staples High School , Connecticut
. Summary:
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 Am...
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It Doesn't Matter Where You Came From
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abbyg, Staples High School , Connecticut
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I chose this project because I wanted to further my understanding of all perspectives of what people expect from U.S and how diversity impacts the way people see U.S.I was able to relate the interv...
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The Reamble
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Gabe C., Project Citizen , Connecticut
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My piece is a black out poem with the Preamble of the constitution.
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Protecting basic human rights
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Preston R., Staples High School , Connecticut
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This video explains how service men and women, similar to my ancestors, selflessly risk their lives in order for people to live out their American Creed.
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The Freedom Song
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Claire B., Staples High School , Connecticut
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My American Creed speaks upon my own experiences growing up in Westport, my continued exposure to the arts, and how my family, freedoms, and opportunities have helped to influence my passions.
How Do Diverse Americans Understand The American Creed?
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James H., Staples High School , Connecticut
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My essay talks about the diversity of the U.S. and how that effects the American Creed. I summarize how The American Dream is not always achievable and how your background effects your American Creed.
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